My wonderful sister-in-law brought me this plant a couple of years ago and I wanted to look up info for its care. Hense the need to find out what it is.

Your plants looks like a dracaena aka corn plant. Quite possibly this one Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
Be sure to keep the leaves free of dust as it can inhibit photosynthesis, hence the growth of the plant. Otherwise, it looks like a healthy specimen.

I agree, your plant appears to be a Dracaena covered in dust or sand; I'd advise a thorough washing of the leaves to allow them to breathe.

You can view photos for comparison and find culture information here in our database:
Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans)
Mass Cane (Dracaena fragrans 'Massangeana')
Corn Plant (Dracaena fragrans 'Limelight')

It looks like a type of Dracaena deremensis. The new growth is a very pale, weak color and strongly suggest a soil or pH problem that is preventing the absorption of nutrients. If you have been growing it in plain water for a long time that might be the problem. Otherwise, something is wrong with the quality of the soil or water you are using. pH refers to how acidic the soil is.

Just an FYI for anyone who might not realize, Dracaena fragrans is the correct species name; D. deremensis is a synonym.

From the Catalogue of Life (Sept 2016):
Dracaena deremensis Engl. - Species synonym for Dracaena fragrans (L.)