Lee Receives Award from Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

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October 25, 2009

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Alameda County named U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee as its Congressional Legislator of the Year for 2009 on Friday.

The award was given to Lee, D-Oakland, during the chamber's 30th Anniversary Gala at the Oakland Airport Hilton.

Lee was honored for her "pioneering leadership... on issues affecting America's consumers," and because she "exemplifies the highest ideals for all Americans, especially the poor," according to a statement by the chamber.

Lee said in a statement that she is "honored to be recognized by an organization that is so committed to the constituents in my district."

She said she has worked for many years with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to nurture and foster business growth in the Hispanic community and throughout her district.

"I look forward to continuing this collaboration in the future," she said.