Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB4354

Introduced
5/16/24  

Caption

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".

Impact

The impact of Bill SB4354 on state laws is primarily symbolic, as it does not create new regulations or modify existing laws. However, it serves to affirm the importance of local recognition within broader state and federal frameworks. Designating public facilities after individuals is a common practice that fosters community spirit and may promote local engagement in civic matters. This bill adds to the existing laws concerning the naming of federal facilities, which outline processes and criteria for such designations.

Summary

SB4354 is a bill introduced 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'. The bill seeks to honor the legacy of Chief Zeb Smith, indicating a recognition of his contributions to the community. By naming a postal facility after him, the bill aims to embed this acknowledgment into the fabric of local identity and history. Named facilities often serve as a point of pride for residents and recognize influential figures in their communities.

Contention

While the bill may seem straightforward, discussions around similar bills often bring up debatesabout the criteria for designating public facilities and the implications of naming. Some may argue against the honoring of specific individuals due to differing opinions on their legacies, while proponents assert that such recognitions foster community cohesion. Nonetheless, in this case, no significant points of contention were noted in the discussions regarding SB4354, which hints at a consensus on Chief Zeb Smith’s contributions and the appropriateness of this honor.

Companion Bills

US HB8434

Same As 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 HB8434

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 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 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 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 SB4737

A bill 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 SB4634

A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 154 First Avenue East in Jerome, Idaho, as the "Representative Maxine Bell 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 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 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".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.