La. Congressman Garret Graves Discusses His Efforts in D.C
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20thAnniversary October 2017, ISSUE 4, VOLUME 21 La. Congressman Garret Graves Success comes discusses his efforts in D.C. from taking action, By: Dan Boudreaux, Staff Writer, The Courier $120 million a year. Danos says Congressman He also spoke on three items he is By: Dan Boudreaux, Staff Writer, The Courier Garret Graves ”One important was the guest way to make sure speaker at the insuranceworking on and that the hered said snapper will season.benefit a business is suc- August meet- Primarysouth Louisiana: among these the oil was industry, his focus flood on cessful is to take ing where he the oil industry and the struggles its advantage of the stated that he decline has put on local people and opportunities that and the rest the state. come your way,” of Louisiana’s “You all know what has happened said Garret “Hank” congressional in the energy industry over the last Danos, president and CEO of Danos, delegation have pushed initiatives to seven years. Estimates indicate that at the July South Central Industrial help Louisiana and America as a whole. over 35 percent of the jobs in Louisiana Association meeting. Some people say Graves touched on some positives energy industry have been lost, and luck is a factor in success, but some- he sees in the new Trump administra- you all know that’s one of the biggest times it takes someone willing to take tion, including moves through execu- sectors of our economy,” Graves said. action for success to occur. tive orders and legislation to reduce “As a result of some of the executive “When you think of luck, burdensome regulations on industry orders I already mentioned, we’re sometimes the ball bounces right to and to decrease illegal immigration. already seeing some improvements you, and that’s good fortune,” Danos But Graves also said he would not in the industry.” said. “Sometimes it bounces to the just rubber stamp everything President As he took questions, Graves other guy who may be your friend or Trump wants. He talked about his discussed the problems with dredging may be your competitor. Well, that’s opposition to some of the president’s the Houma Navigation Canal and the the way the ball bounces. But I’ve initiatives that he said could hurt U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which noticed that a lot of times the ball Louisiana. he said needs some reforms to make bounces waiting for somebody to “For example, when the budget catch it and do something.” came out that we were supposed to cut about tax reform, which he said should In 1970, his father, an owner of the the GOMESA fund for offshore revenue beit run easier more to efficiently.achieve than He healthalso spoke care company, died. Danos was 21, and his sharing, we stood up to that. We fought reform. brother was 24 when they took over that,” Graves said. “I’m very happy to Graves ended his address talking the company. announce that the appropriations bill about the political divisions and po- Much of what his dad had taught him moving through the House next month larization in American politics. He de- up to that point had helped them prevents those funds from being cut.” nounced the recent violence caused by prepare for the moment. Graves said keeping the offshore white supremacists in Charlottesville, Danos said his father wasn’t for- money means the state’s coastal res- Va., and last year’s shooting of police mally educated, but he was always reading and studying. He encouraged his kids to do well in school and gave See “LUMCON” on page 8 landtoration loss revenue and are estimatedwill continue to be to up flow to See “Graves” on page 4 See “Danos” on page 4 into projects that will fight flooding and www.sciaonline.net 1 A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT... It is with great pleasure that I begin my year as president of SCIA, which is comprised of a productive A MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT... group of peopleHello who everyone! remain focused on the critical issues related to our industry. As the voice and actions of our new administration in Washington slowly begin to take form, we become ever aware of the drastic changes that had negative impacts on the oilfield over the last eight years. It seems as though the gradual decline being imposed on the oilfield by the past Administration has created a challenge for the current With the strength of our new board of directors and general membership, we have the opportunity to Administration. However, regardless of the aggressive attention,A MESSAGE the fix will be a long and thought FROM out process OUR that will require PRESIDENT... time and patience. After all, a poisoned body can assure our interestsrecover, are and being is much betteraddressed than a corpse on that the needs local, a burial. state, In reality, regional that is what and we have.national There is levels.light at the Next end of themonth tunnel… we patience, patience. The commitment is real! 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All engineered with the sincerity of our Executive Director of 16 years. SCIA is a hand painted mosaic that has been designed without the use of brushes, but with the hands of many. There are a variety of colors, hand marks, and fingerprints on the canvas. With However, the strength the mostSCIAI look prominentof Officers, our forward newand influential Boardboard to working of of of theDirectors directors artist with will andallbe relaxingand ofStaff you general now…for this year. amembership, moment. It is with gratitude we have and bestthe wishes opportunity that we offer toMs. Jane Arnette Godassure Speed as herour journey interests continues are on, being and we areaddressed forever grateful on for theher sincere local, contributions state, regional to our association. and national Her color and levels. energy that Next she hasmonth graced we us with are quite unique. SCIA will always be your home. Your commitment and loyalty will never be forgotten. willSo now,hold we ourinvite annualMs. Christy board Naquin to retreat step up to where the canvas. we We will encourage develop her to ouruse her short thoughts and and ideaslong to termbring us goals. where we We want haveto go. We many will be there as she Sincerely, placesissues her hands to intodiscuss the paint thatand combine could any make colors shea difference likes to add to thefor art the that futurehas been ofcreated. the The maritime challenge isand extreme. energy The future industries is wide opened…. and IWelcome! Congratulations to both of our wonderful Executive Directors! Robert Clemons look forward to interacting with this dynamic group of regional leaders. May God bless and keep you always,SCIA PRESIDENT Cory H.