Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB8434

Introduced
5/16/24  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

Impact

The bill's passage would have a local impact, primarily serving to enhance community identity and pride by naming a postal facility after a notable figure. This kind of designation can foster a sense of belonging among residents, as well as preserve local history within the postal service's narrative. Such actions often aim to enhance public recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to community welfare or public service.

Summary

House Bill 8434 seeks to officially designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the 'Chief Zeb Smith Post Office'. This bill intends to honor Chief Zeb Smith, recognizing his contributions presumably to the community or related to postal service history, although specific details about his contributions are not provided in the bill text.

Contention

There may be limited points of contention regarding HB8434, as naming a post office typically garners broad support within the local community. However, opponents may arise from concerns about the criteria used for naming public facilities, questioning whether appropriate recognition has been granted to a figure without thorough community consultation or understanding. Nevertheless, the specifics of the debate around this bill might be more about community sentiment than legislative disagreement, based on the general nature of similar proposals.

Companion Bills

US SB4354

Same As A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

Previously Filed As

US SB4354

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

US HB282

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office".

US SB58

This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.

US HB3393

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 12208 North 19th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, as the "Officer Zane T. Coolidge Post Office".

US HB8868

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 609 Portsmouth Avenue in Greenland, New Hampshire, as the "Chief Michael Maloney Post Office Building".

US HB9391

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordan Post Office".

US HB9421

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 108 North Main Street in Bucoda, Washington, as the "Mayor Rob Gordon Post Office".

US HB3354

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 220 North Hatcher Avenue in Purcellville, Virginia, as the "Secretary of State Madeleine Albright Post Office Building".

US HB9923

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".

US HB9549

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 125 South 1st Avenue in Hillsboro, Oregon, as the "Elizabeth Furse Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.