Throughout his life, Andy McCurry embodied the Kansas spirit – a strong work ethic, never craving the spotlight, and putting others before himself. Message from Rep. Tracey Mann. Having Trouble Viewing? Click Here. Fellow Kansan, Agriculture is the heartbeat of the Big First District. Each month, I will highlight the life and work of Kansas ag heroes – the people who make our state the pilot light of America and who inspire me to continue fighting for Kansas farmers, ranchers, and agricultural producers. Yours in service, Mann.House.Gov ‌ ‌ ‌ Kansas Ag Hero of the Month: Andy McCurry Andrew Jay McCurry passed away on February 12th at his home in Burrton, KS surrounded by his loving family. Andy is this month’s Ag Hero because, throughout his life, he embodied the Kansas spirit – a strong work ethic, never craving the spotlight, and putting others before himself. Andy was born in 1950 in Hutchinson, KS. After studying Animal Sciences & Industry at Kansas State University, he and his wife Mary started their registered Angus operation Marands Angus, which later became McCurry Angus Ranch. As third and fourth-generation Angus breeders, Andy and his family built a legacy all their own while carrying on the tradition of their ancestors. Andy spent a lifetime pounding posts by hand, making a suitable place for hosting cattle sales, chuckwagon cookouts, livestock judging teams, and visitors from across the US. Ultimately, he built a place to raise both his family and world-class angus cattle by the sweat of his brow. Andy’s gift was the ability to meet people from all walks of life and spend time getting to know them, and his network of friends was nationwide. In later life, Andy pursued another career as a pharmacist. He attended the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy, graduating in 1990, after which he worked as a pharmacist in the Hutchinson, KS area for 30 years, retiring on his 70th birthday in 2020. Because of this career change experience, Andy was able to encourage and come alongside young people to help them find direction in their lives. To Andy’s wife Mary, his son John, his daughter Emily, and all his grandchildren, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Andy’s legacy lives on in so many ways, especially in the cattle his family still produces. I know the first bull sale without Andy on March 9th was a tough one, but I am delighted to hear that you set a new record for a top-selling bull! What a way to honor Andy’s legacy by continuing the tradition he loved so much. Click here to learn more about McCurry Angus Ranch. Do you know someone who is a Kansas Ag hero? Let me know by clicking the button below. Share Ag Heroes with me here. Follow Me on Social Media: ‌ ‌ ‌ CONSTITUENT SERVICES OFFICE LOCATIONS Manhattan Office 317 Houston Street Suite A Manhattan, KS 66502 Phone: (785) 370-7277 Dodge City Office 100 Military Avenue Suite 203 Dodge City, KS 37801 Phone: (620) 682-7340 Washington D.C. Office 344 Cannon HOB Washington, D.C. 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2715 If I can do anything to help you, please reach out to my office. Sincerely, ‌ ‌ ‌ Rep. Mann | 344 Cannon House Office Bldg., Washington, DC 20515 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]