[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 55 (Monday, March 27, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H1455]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE LIFE OF BENNO LUENSMANN

  (Ms. De La CRUZ asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. De La CRUZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remember a giant in 
agriculture in the 15th Congressional District of Texas. Benno 
Luensmann of Seguin, Texas, passed away earlier this year after a 
storied career in Texas ag.
  Benno was successful in so many different areas that it is hard just 
to pick one. He and his brothers built their cattle business in 
Guadalupe County, a company grown from what his son called a beat-up 
sell barn that became a thriving enterprise.
  In addition to his success in cattle, Benno served the community as 
the local fair president and on numerous local committees. In addition 
to his community service and cattle business, he was an educator, 
having taught at Seguin High School and Texas Lutheran University. He 
also served as a consultant to the USDA and spent time in Asia before 
returning home.
  Benno rightfully received recognition for his accomplishments and 
leaves behind a legacy in ag and the larger Seguin community.
  To his wife, Shirley, and his children, Bryan, Reagan, Yvonne, and 
Donna, thank you so much for sharing your husband and father with the 
community. He touched many generations of farmers and ranchers and his 
local community.

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