Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB2375

Introduced
7/19/23  

Caption

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office".

Impact

This legislation, once enacted, will change the official designation of the postal facility, thereby introducing a layer of community acknowledgment into the operations of the postal service. It serves not only as a physical marker but also as a symbol of appreciation for the sacrifices made by individuals like Agent Gonzalez Jr. The naming is expected to enhance community pride and potentially draw attention to the service and sacrifices of public agents.

Summary

SB2375 seeks to honor the contributions of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. by designating the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the 'Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office'. This bill reflects a federal recognition of local heroes and is part of an ongoing effort to commemorate individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities.

Contention

While the bill appears straightforward, discussions surrounding the recognition of individuals in such a manner can sometimes lead to debates about the criteria for naming public facilities. Questions may arise around the process of selection, the qualifications necessary for such honors, and the implications for future designations. However, no significant opposition to this particular bill was noted in the transcripts available.

Companion Bills

US HB412

Same As Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office."

Previously Filed As

US HB412

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office."

US SB917

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office".

US HB1986

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office Building".

US HR1343

Urging Congress to pass H.R. 412, designating the U.S. Post Office at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen as the Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office.

US HB3177

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1900 West Oakland Park Boulevard in Oakland Park, Florida, as the "Alcee Lamar Hastings Post Office Building".

US HB2754

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2395 East Del Mar Boulevard in Laredo, Texas, as the "Lance Corporal David Lee Espinoza, Lance Corporal Juan Rodrigo Rodriguez & Sergeant Roberto Arizola Jr. Post Office Building".

US SB2546

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office".

US HB5084

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office".

US HB4372

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 100 North Taylor Lane in Patagonia, Arizona, as the "Jim Kolbe Memorial Post Office".

US HB328

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Main Street in Blue Earth, Minnesota, as the "Jim Hagedorn Memorial Post Office."

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.