Lofgren Receives Second TechNet Founders Circle Award

Media Contact: Kyra Jennings, 202.225.3072, kyra.jennings@mail.house.gov

TechNet, a bipartisan political network of CEOs that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, today announced that Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-San Jose) is the recipient of their 2006 Founders Circle Award. Rep. Lofgren was also awarded TechNet’s Founders Circle Award in 2000, the first year it was given.

“I am honored to accept this year’s Founders Circle Award, and especially proud to be receiving it for the second time,” said Rep. Lofgren. “As America struggles to compete in a global economy, we must focus on innovation in our technology sector to keep us on top. I will continue my commitment to technological advancement, as I helped outline in the House Democrats’ Innovation Agenda, and I applaud TechNet for their leadership on this crucial issue.”

Every year, TechNet selects one member of each political party in the House and Senate to receive this award. Other winners announced today are Senators George Allen (R-VA) and Joe Lieberman (D-CT) and Rep. David Dreier (D-CA). Recipients were chosen by TechNet’s nearly 200 member companies for their steadfast support of the organization’s policy agenda during the past year. Rep. Lofgren will be presented with the award this week during the organization’s annual “TechNet Day” trip to Washington D.C.