PRESENTED BY THE INTERNATIONAL FOODSERVICE DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

Washington, Jul 24, 2008 - The International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) has presented its 2008 Thomas Jefferson Award to Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-Ocala). Jonathan Eisen, IFDA Senior Vice President, stated, “Thank you for your strong support for the Jeffersonian ideal of a smaller government that permits the free enterprise system to flourish. Through your votes on issues such as reducing taxes, workplace regulations and other economic matters, you have demonstrated your commitment to our nation’s prosperity and economic well-being.”

“This nation was founded on the principles of individual and economic freedom, and these forces are sources for our liberties and our prosperity,” said Stearns. “I deeply appreciate this award and I look forward to continuing to work for limited government and a stronger economy based on the free enterprise system”