Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB9112

Introduced
7/23/24  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building".

Impact

The passing of HB9112 will formally recognize Dionne Phillips Bagsby, who may have local significance due to her contributions to the community or the state of Texas. By naming a post office in her honor, the legislation aims to memorialize her legacy, potentially inspiring pride among local residents and reinforcing community identity. This kind of designation is also a reminder of the historical narratives and local stories that are integral to community cohesion.

Summary

House Bill 9112 is a legislative proposal to designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 4650 East Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, Texas, as the 'Dionne Phillips Bagsby Post Office Building.' This bill underscores the significance of recognizing local figures by attaching their names to public facilities, which serves as a form of homage and highlights their contributions to the community.

Contention

While the summary does not indicate significant contention surrounding the bill, community reactions may vary. Supporters generally advocate for such designations as necessary acknowledgments of local heroes, while detractors might question the appropriateness or necessity of naming public facilities after individuals, particularly if further context about Bagsby’s contributions is not widely known. Nonetheless, such bills tend to draw less controversy compared to more contentious legislation pointing to direct regulatory or fiscal impacts.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB8841

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 114 Center Street East in Roseau, Minnesota, as the "Floyd B. Olson Post Office".

US HB7469

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

US HB7507

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 203 East 6th Street in Lexington, Nebraska, as the ‘William E. and Elsie L. Barrett Post Office Building.

US HB6162

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 379 North Oates Street in Dothan, Alabama, as the "LaBruce 'Bruce' Tidwell Post Office Building".

US SB3946

A bill 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 HB7423

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".

US HB1673

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 28 East Airy Street in Norristown, Pennsylvania, as the "Charles L. Blockson Post Office Building".

US HB6887

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building".

US HB8963

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building".

US HB7417

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 135 West Spring Street in Titusville, Pennsylvania, as the "Edwin L. Drake Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.