FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 09, 2008
Acadiana Business Leaders Back Sen. Landrieu
Cite her proven record fighting for Louisiana's businesses and industry.
More than a dozen key business leaders from the Acadiana region today endorsed United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La. Citing her strong pro-business record, the business leaders argued that her effectiveness and determination in the Senate are too valuable to give up at this time in Louisiana's history.
"I am so proud to receive the endorsement of so many key leaders of Acadiana's business community," Sen. Landrieu said. "I have spent my career fighting for Louisiana's businesses and workers, making sure that they have the resources they need even during a troubled economy. I will continue to stand up for Louisiana's businesses during my next term in the Senate."
A member of the Senate Small Business Committee, Sen. Landrieu's leadership has earned her the United States Chamber of Commerce's endorsement. She has received several of the U.S. Chamber's Spirit of Enterprise Awards, including at yesterday's Chamber of Southwest Louisiana's Legis-Gator luncheon in Lake Charles. She has also received the National Federation of Independent Businesses' "Guardian of the Small Business" award, the Small Business Council of America's Congressional Award, and last year, the Chamber of Southwest Louisiana's "Legis-Gator of the Year" award.
"This is not a race about Republican or Democrat. This is a race about demonstrated leadership and the future of Louisiana and this country," said Clay Allen of Allen and Gooch, while introducing Sen. Landrieu at today's event. "Senator Mary Landrieu has been a fierce advocate for the people of Louisiana and has provided leadership in Louisiana's most challenging times. Her seniority in the Senate and her subject matter expertise in issues important to Louisiana, such as coastal restoration and energy, make her the clear choice for all of those who love Louisiana and care about the future."
"Sen. Landrieu is recognized in Washington for her energy experience and for her several years of commitment to the oil and gas industry," Mark Miller President of Merlin Oil & Gas, Inc. said. "Sen. Landrieu has been a friend to the IPAA for many years. She has been there in the tough votes, and we always knew we could count on her."
The Acadiana business leaders endorsing Sen. Landrieu today include:
- Clay Allen, Allen & Gooch
- Kathy Ashworth, Sides and Associates
- Mr. John D. Bernhardt, Private Practice Attorney
- Robert Daigle, River Ranch Development
- Bill Dore, Dore Energy
- Bill Fenstermaker, Fenstermaker & Associates
- Frank Flynn, Allen & Gooch
- Brian Hanks, BETA Land Services
- Valerie Keller, Acadiana Outreach Center
- Robert Mahtook, Mahtook & LaFleur, LLC
- Mark Miller, Merlin Oil & Gas, Inc.
- Tyron Picard, Acadian Ambulance
- Gene Sellers, The Sellers Group
- Terrence Simien, Terrance Simien, Inc
- Mike Skinner, Mike Skinner & Associates, LLC
- Judy Wade, Robert, Wade, Inc., and Wade Events
- Richard Zuschlag, Acadian Ambulance
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