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Regular Session, 2012
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 184
BY REPRESENTATIVE KLECKLEY AND SENATORS ADLEY, ALARIO, ALLAIN,
AMEDEE, APPEL, BROOME, BROWN, BUFFINGTON, CHABERT, CLAITOR,
CORTEZ, CROWE, DONAHUE, DORSEY-COLOMB, ERDEY, GALLOT,
GUILLORY, HEITMEIER, JOHNS, KOSTELKA, LAFLEUR, LONG, MARTINY,
MILLS, MORRELL, MORRISH, MURRAY, NEVERS, PEACOCK, PERRY,
PETERSON, RISER, GARY SMITH, JOHN SMITH, TARVER, THOMPSON,
WALSWORTH, WARD, AND WHI TE
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON
To commend Murphy "Andy" Dreher upon his retirement as the vice president of
governmental affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana.
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to commend Murphy "Andy" Dreher upon his
retirement from Entergy Corporation, where he has served with great distinction for more
than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Andy Dreher, known as "the Czar of Starhill" and "the Man with the
Golden Spoon", widely beloved for his gentle persuasion, jovial demeanor, warm spirit, and
contagious laugh, is retiring after thirty-two and one-half years of service at Gulf States
Utilities and Entergy Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher serves with great effectiveness as the vice president of
governmental affairs for Entergy Louisiana and Entergy Gulf States Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, based in Baton Rouge, Mr. Dreher is responsible for the legislative and
political affairs activities of the company and has been lobbying at the Louisiana State
Capitol more than thirty years; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher's term of service has spanned the administrations of six
Louisiana governors and multiple Senate presidents and House speakers, and his vast
knowledge, experience, and dealings at the political level have included issues related to
taxes, workers compensation, labor and tort reform, utility regulation issues, and
securitization; and
WHEREAS, after receiving a bachelor of science degree in history and political
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counseling, Mr. Dreher began his utility career in 1979 in public affairs at the River Bend
Nuclear Plant in St. Francisville, Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, while at River Bend, Mr. Dreher was responsible for public relations,
community affairs, media inquiries, and communications with elected officials regarding
legislation dealing with the nuclear industry; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher credits his mentor, Earl Broussard, with teaching him how
to lobby as well as how to cook an incredible repertoire of Louisiana delights; legislators and
staff have had the pleasure of enjoying Mr. Dreher's crawfish etouffee, crawfish monica, and
jambalaya, and over the years, has also taken his pots and pans on the road, cooking and
visiting with legislators and their constituents in their hometowns, a treat for all who shared
the experience; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher has long been very active in numerous professional,
charitable, and civic organizations, including serving as president of the Audubon Lion's
Club, the Greater St. Francisville Chamber of Commerce, and the Utilities State Government
Organization (USGO), and as a member of the board of directors for the Capitol Area United
Way; he also served his community for eight years as a member of the West Feliciana Parish
School Board, giving up a portion of his compensation to set up the "Lorena D. Dreher
Memorial Scholarship for Education Excellence", named after his grandmother; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher currently serves on the board of directors of the Public
Affairs Research Council of Louisiana (PAR), the Louisiana Association of Business and
Industry (LABI), and USGO and as the fearless leader of the "Utility Power Team", a
compilation of Louisiana utility lobbyists who operate at the capitol; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher is a history enthusiast and enjoys reading, fishing, cooking,
and traveling; in his retirement, he may be found in Cocodrie, better known as "Camp
Coco", with a rod and reel in hand, or with his grandchildren, enjoying watching them grow;
he may also be found at the beach, enjoying a good book, boarding a plane to a
yet-to-be-discovered destination, or at home in Star Hill, riding his new orange "Kubota"
tractor into the sunset to stir up more than just an etouffee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher is highly regarded for earning the trust and admiration of
the state's lawmakers and will forever be respected for his integrity by all who walk the halls
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WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher's charming and lovely wife of thirty-eight years, Nancy, has
been at his side as he has worked tirelessly and with steadfast commitment throughout his
entire career, and together they are the proud parents of Drew, Daniel, Caroline, and Maddie
and the grandparents of Murphy, Eliza, and Annie Wells, as well as their first grandson,
Parker, expected for arrival in July of 2012; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Dreher brings a deep sense of pride and honor to his family, his
colleagues at Entergy Corporation, and all of the friends he has made at the capitol
throughout the course of his highly productive career, and, as he prepares to begin the next
exciting chapter of his life, he merits a special measure of commendation for his many
outstanding accomplishments.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
commend Andy Dreher upon his retirement from Entergy Corporation after thirty-two and
one-half years of dedicated and formative service, does hereby recognize and record for
posterity his myriad achievements, does hereby express sincere appreciation for his singular
contributions to the legislative process as a truly exceptional lobbyist, and does hereby
extend to him and his family every good wish for continued success and happiness in their
future endeavors.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to Andy Dreher.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATI VES
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE