Entergy New Orleans is proud to congratulate Senior Lineworker Patrick Morel for receiving national recognition during the Edison Electric Institute’s National Lineworker Appreciation Day celebration in Washington, D.C. The honor celebrates Morel’s unwavering commitment to safely delivering reliable electric service and reflects the dedication of the skilled lineworkers who serve customers across our community every day.

For more numerous years, Morel has helped keep the lights on for customers throughout Entergy New Orleans’ service area. Whether restoring power after severe weather, maintaining critical electric infrastructure or responding to outages, he has built a reputation for professionalism, expertise and a steadfast commitment to service.

For Morel, linework is more than a profession. It is a family tradition that inspired his career from an early age.

“I inherited a passion for the trade at a very young age. My father has been a lineman for more than 30 years. I always knew that this was the career path I wanted to take,” said Morel.

Following in his father’s footsteps gave Morel a deep appreciation for the responsibility that comes with the work. It also instilled the values of discipline, teamwork and service that continue to guide him every day. Those qualities have shaped a career focused on helping customers and the communities we serve.

Throughout his career, Morel has supported numerous power restoration efforts, often working long hours under challenging conditions to restore service safely and as quickly as possible. His commitment reflects the dedication shared by Entergy New Orleans’ lineworkers, who stand ready to respond whenever communities are impacted by storms or unexpected outages.

For Morel, the greatest reward is knowing that his work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

“Being a lineman has given me a strong sense of purpose, knowing that every day I am making a positive impact on the community while providing for my family,” said Morel.

Morel’s recognition highlights the professionalism, expertise and dedication demonstrated by lineworkers across the enterprise. Their work strengthens the electric system, restores service during emergencies and helps ensure customers have the reliable power they depend on every day.

Entergy New Orleans remains committed to recognizing the exceptional employees who power our communities and proudly congratulates Patrick Morel on this well-deserved national honor.