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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 184
BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEY AND SENATORS ALARIO, JOHNS, MARTINY,
AND GARY SMITH
COMMENDATIONS: Commends Andy Dreher upon his retirement from Entergy
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Murphy "Andy" Dreher upon his retirement as the vice president of2
governmental affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.3
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Murphy "Andy" Dreher upon his4
retirement from Entergy Corporation, where he has served with great distinction for more5
than three decades; and6
WHEREAS, Andy Dreher, known as "the Czar of Starhill" and "the Man with the7
Golden Spoon", widely beloved for his gentle persuasion, jovial demeanor, warm spirit, and8
contagious laugh, is retiring after thirty-two and one-half years of service at Gulf States9
Utilities and Entergy Corporation; and10
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher serves with great effectiveness as the vice president of11
governmental affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana; and12
WHEREAS, based in Baton Rouge, Mr. Dreher is responsible for the legislative and13
political affairs activities of the company and has been lobbying at the Louisiana State14
Capitol more than thirty years; and15
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher's term of service has spanned the administrations of six16
Louisiana governors and multiple Senate presidents and House speakers, and his vast17
knowledge, experience, and dealings at the political level have included issues related to18
taxes, workers compensation, labor and tort reform, utility regulation issues, and19
securitization; and20 HLS 12RS-3737 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, after receiving a bachelor of science degree in history and political1
science from Northwestern State University, as well as a master's degree in psychology and2
counseling, Mr. Dreher began his utility career in 1979 in public affairs at the River Bend3
Nuclear Plant in St. Francisville, Louisiana; and4
WHEREAS, while at River Bend, Mr. Dreher was responsible for public relations,5
community affairs, media inquiries, and communications with elected officials regarding6
legislation dealing with the nuclear industry; and7
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher credits his mentor, Earl Broussard, with teaching him how8
to lobby as well as how to cook an incredible repertoire of Louisiana delights; legislators and9
staff have had the pleasure of enjoying Mr. Dreher's crawfish etouffee, crawfish monica, and10
jambalaya, and over the years, has also taken his pots and pans on the road, cooking and11
visiting with legislators and their constituents in their hometowns, a treat for all who shared12
the experience; and13
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher has long been very active in numerous professional,14
charitable, and civic organizations, including serving as president of the Audubon Lion's15
Club, the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce, and the Utilities State Government16
Organization (USGO), and as a member of the board of directors for the Capitol Area United17
Way; he also served his community for eight years as a member of the West Feliciana Parish18
School Board, giving up a portion of his compensation to set up the "Lorena D. Dreher19
Memorial Scholarship for Education Excellence", named after his grandmother; and20
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher currently serves on the board of directors of the Public21
Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), the Louisiana Association of Business and22
Industry (LABI), and USGO and as the fearless leader of the "Utility Power Team", a23
compilation of Louisiana utility lobbyists who operate at the capitol; and24
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher is a history enthusiast and enjoys reading, fishing, cooking,25
and traveling; in his retirement, he may be found in Cocodrie, better known as "Camp26
Coco", with a rod and reel in hand, or with his grandchildren, enjoying watching them grow;27
he may also be found at the beach, enjoying a good book, boarding a plane to a28
yet-to-be-discovered destination, or at home in Star Hill, riding his new orange "Kubota"29
tractor into the sunset to stir up more than just an etouffee; and30 HLS 12RS-3737 ORIGINAL
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher is highly regarded for earning the trust and admiration of1
the state's lawmakers and will forever be respected for his integrity by all who walk the halls2
of the capitol; and3
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher's charming and lovely wife of thirty-eight years, Nancy, has4
been at his side as he has worked tirelessly and with steadfast commitment throughout his5
entire career, and together they are the proud parents of Drew, Daniel, Caroline, and Maddie6
and the grandparents of Murphy, Eliza, and Annie Wells, as well as their first grandson,7
Parker, expected for arrival in July of 2012; and8
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher brings a deep sense of pride and honor to his family, his9
colleagues at Entergy Corporation, and all of the friends he has made at the capitol10
throughout the course of his highly productive career, and, as he prepares to begin the next11
exciting chapter of his life, he merits a special measure of commendation for his many12
outstanding accomplishments.13
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby14
commend Andy Dreher upon his retirement from Entergy Corporation after thirty-two and15
one-half years of dedicated and formative service, does hereby recognize and record for16
posterity his myriad achievements, does hereby express sincere appreciation for his singular17
contributions to the legislative process as a truly exceptional lobbyist, and does hereby18
extend to him and his family every good wish for continued success and happiness in their19
future endeavors.20
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted21
to Andy Dreher.22
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
Kleckley HCR No. 184
Commends Murphy "Andy" Dreher upon his retirement as the vice president of
governmental affairs for Entergy La. and Entergy Gulf States La.