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Known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> Bruneau was originally elected as an Independent but in 1984 switched to Republican affiliation, He was elected as a Republican in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembership_History_CURRENT.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=Louisiana House of Representatives|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

Known for his flamboyance, wit, humor, and theatrics in the House,<ref name=nola/> Bruneau was originally elected as an Independent but in 1984 switched to Republican affiliation, He was elected as a Republican in 1987, 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://house.louisiana.gov/H_PDFdocs/HouseMembership_History_CURRENT.pdf|title=Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2024|publisher=Louisiana House of Representatives|accessdate=April 22, 2021}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lakeviewcivic.org/Bruneau.html|title=Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau|publisher=lakeviewcivic.org|accessdate=October 14, 2009}}</ref>

During [[Hurricane Katrina]], Bruneau lost his home, law offices, and certain business interests. He sent dozens of updates and newsletters to constituents advising them of their options after Katrina.<ref>"Katrina Updates and Newsletters from Rep. Bruneau, lakeviewcivic.org, accessed October 14, 2009.</ref>

Bruneau is a former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House. In 1984, he was chairman of the House Republican delegation. The [[conservative]] Alliance for Good Government named him "Legislator of the Year" in 1978, 1980, 1981, and 1986. The Louisiana Conservative Union cited him for service as well in 1981. The National Republican Legislators Association named him "National Legislator of the Year" in 1986. In 1992, he received the Monte M. Lemann Award from Louisiana Civil Service. In 1995, he was honored by the [[interest group]] Victims and Citizens against Crime.<ref name=enlou/>

Bruneau is a former Speaker Pro Tempore of the Louisiana House. In 1984, he was chairman of the House Republican delegation. The [[conservative]] Alliance for Good Government named him "Legislator of the Year" in 1978, 1980, 1981, and 1986. The Louisiana Conservative Union cited him for service as well in 1981. The National Republican Legislators Association named him "National Legislator of the Year" in 1986. In 1992, he received the Monte M. Lemann Award from Louisiana Civil Service. In 1995, he was honored by the [[interest group]] Victims and Citizens against Crime.<ref name=enlou/>