US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HB397

Introduced
1/14/25  
Refer
1/14/25  

Caption

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".

Impact

If enacted, HB397 will not only rebrand the postal service facility but also symbolize respect and recognition for Minister Franklin Florence's contributions to the community. This change is primarily administrative, with implications for how the facility is referenced in laws, maps, and documents, thus ensuring the memory of the Minister is preserved through this public service nomenclature.

Summary

House Bill 397 is a legislative proposal aimed at designating a specific postal facility located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the 'Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office.' This bill seeks to honor the legacy of Minister Franklin Florence, a significant figure in community service and civil rights. Such memorial designations are often aimed at recognizing individuals who have made contributions to society, fostering a sense of community pride and historical awareness.

Contention

While the bill itself may anticipate little opposition due to its ceremonial nature, discussions surrounding similar proposals often touch upon the appropriateness of memorializing figures through public infrastructure. Advocates for such bills argue they serve as inspirational reminders of local history, whereas detractors may question whether limited public resources should be allocated for naming preferences over essential services or infrastructure needs.

Congress_id

119-HR-397

Policy_area

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced_date

2025-01-14

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB6694

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 North Winton Road in Rochester, New York, as the "Lieutenant James N. Lyons Post Office".

US HB323

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, as the "Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB5588

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 170 Main Street in Westhampton Beach, New York, as the "Jolly 51 Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB1009

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 HB6006

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 401 North Elm Street in Tuskegee, Alabama, as the "Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Post Office".

US HB5071

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4551 East 52nd Street in Odessa, Texas, as the "Mary Granados Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB7410

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Engleston Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB5947

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1201 Calvert Street in Lincoln, Nebraska, as the "Commodore Dixie Kiefer Memorial Post Office Building".

US HB1706

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1200 William Street, Room 200, in Buffalo, New York, as the "William J. Donovan Post Office Building".

US HB6099

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2200 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York, as the "Wallie Howard Jr. Post Office Building".

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.