John Richardson Beno

Background

Beno, John Richardson was born on November 13, 1931 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States.

Education

Student, State University Iowa. Student, Loras College. Student, Creighton University.

Student, Loyola University, Chicago. Student, Iliff School Theology. Student, University Denver.

Student, St. Thomas Seminary. Bachelor, Master of Religious Education.

Career

Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church. Member Colorado Senate, from 1978, member joint budget committee, from 1983. President Southwest Liturgical Conference.

Secretary-treasurer National Federation Diocesan Liturgical Communications. Board directors Colorado Migrant Council. President Tri-County War on Poverty.

Director Women's Career Development Center.

Achievements

• John Richardson Beno has been listed as a noteworthy state legislator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of Common Cause, Pueblo Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters, American Civil Liberties Union, Chicano Democratic Caucus.