[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 123 (Monday, July 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1042]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             COMMEMORATING BRANDT ON THEIR 65TH ANNIVERSARY

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                           HON. DARIN LaHOOD

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 23, 2018

  Mr. LaHOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I would like to recognize the Brandt 
Consolidated Inc. on celebrating 65 years of excellence serving global 
agriculture and other related industries. From their humble beginnings 
in Pleasant Plains, Brandt has grown to serve agriculture in all 50 
states and in 45 countries with facilities located across the United 
States, Brazil and Spain.
  While expanding globally, Brandt has remained deeply rooted in the 
rich soil of central Illinois. By helping farmers increase their 
production and profits season after season, they have become a major 
economic driver in West Central Illinois and across the globe. Their 
vast and diverse portfolio of agronomic goods, turf and ornamental 
brands and home gardening products has helped revolutionize the world's 
ability to supply food, fuel and fiber. I am proud to say that Brandt 
continues to call the 18th Congressional District home.
  Once again I would like to congratulate them on serving global 
agriculture for 65 years. We look forward to your next 65 years and 
more of continued success.

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