The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has announced that Congressman Michael Burgess (R-Texas) is the recipient of this year’s Joseph M. Magliochetti Industry Champion Award. Created to recognize and honor public officials who demonstrate extraordinary leadership on behalf of U.S. automotive and heavy-duty suppliers, this award carries great significance within the industry.
Congressman Burgess has a longstanding record of leadership on critical legislation that benefits the industry, including supporting long-term surface transportation funding, improving vehicle safety, promoting regulatory accountability, providing tax relief to small businesses and protecting longstanding workplace election rules. MEMA will present Congressman Burgess with the award on May 18 at the MEMA Legislative Summit and the Congressman will address Summit attendees during that time.
You can register for the Summit here. Rep. Burgess joins a dynamic agenda, including topics ranging from an update on the 2016 election to cybersecurity and the future of mobility. The full agenda can be viewed here.
Contact Briana Huxley at [email protected] or 202-312-9242 with any questions.
