Henry Cuellar’s latest updates on family, agriculture, and energy on April 29, 2025

Henry Cuellar’s latest updates on family, agriculture, and energy on April 29, 2025
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar Representing the 28th District of Texas — Official U.S. House headshot
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Representative Henry Cuellar, currently serving in the U.S. Congress for Texas’ 28th district, shared recent activities and memories to his followers on social media. His posts spanned personal reflections and his efforts to improve industry and infrastructure within Texas.

On April 29, 2025, Cuellar expressed a personal tribute to a family pet, capturing his sentiments with the words: “Remembering Bella Blue (Phantom) — 2017–2025 We honor and remember our beloved Bella Blue — affectionately known as Phantom — whose boundless love, gentle spirit, and playful heart touched every corner of our lives. From the moment she joined our family in 2017, Bella brought a…”

Later that morning, Cuellar discussed his engagement with the agricultural community, stating, “This morning, I met with @FreshProduceAA President Lance Jungmeyer and members including growers, distributors, and industry leaders to discuss cross-border trade and protecting the produce supply chain. In Congress, I’m working to deliver for our growers, businesses, and…”.

In yet another meeting highlighted on April 29, Cuellar focused on energy infrastructure. He noted his interaction with the Texas Electric Cooperatives, reflecting his continuous commitment to energy resiliency. He remarked, “I met today with representatives from Texas Electric Cooperatives, which employ over 11,500 Texans and serve nearly 5 million consumers across our state, to discuss strengthening our electric grid. After Winter Storm Uri, I fought for federal funding to improve Texas’ energy…”

Cuellar’s notable career includes serving Texas’s 28th District since 2005, succeeding Ciro Rodriguez. He holds degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Texas at Austin and resides in Laredo, Texas.



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