[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 64 (Tuesday, April 26, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S2454]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO HUGH McDONALD

 Mr. BOOZMAN. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Hugh 
McDonald, president of Entergy Arkansas, as he prepares to retire.
  Hugh McDonald is a resident of Little Rock and has been with Entergy 
since 1982. He holds a bachelor's of science degree in construction 
management from North Dakota State University and a master of business 
administration degree from the University of New Orleans.
  Hugh began his career at Entergy over 30 years ago in Louisiana, 
where he rose through the ranks before being promoted to director of 
regulatory affairs for Entergy Texas and then senior vice president of 
energy retail operations. He came to Arkansas 16 years ago to accept 
his current position.
  Entergy Arkansas provides electricity to approximately 700,000 
customers in 63 counties and is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation. As 
the head of Arkansas' largest utility, McDonald demonstrated excellent 
leadership during his 16-year tenure. He led its decision to withdraw 
from the system agreement that forced Arkansas ratepayers to partially 
bear the cost of producing electricity in other Entergy States.
  He also spearheaded the movement to join the Midcontinent Independent 
System Operator, which allowed greater access to economic generation 
resources and saved Arkansas customers $46 million in the first year of 
participation.
  Hugh is a past board member and board chair of the U.S. Chamber of 
Commerce. He also serves on the boards of the Arkansas State Chamber of 
Commerce, the Arkansas Research Alliance Board, the Little Rock 
Regional Chamber of Commerce, and Fifty for the Future. In addition, 
Hugh serves on the boards of the University of Arkansas Sam Walton 
College of Business Advisory Board, the UALR College of Business 
Advisory Council, the UAMS BioVentures Advisory Board, and the Nature 
Conservancy of Arkansas.
  Let me reiterate how grateful I am for Hugh McDonald's management and 
vision during his time at the helm of Entergy Arkansas. His guidance 
and stewardship of the company has resulted in vital, reliable 
electricity for thousands of Arkansans across the State. I thank Hugh 
for his distinguished career and wish him well in retirement.

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