Bill Summary
This bill aims to officially designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi as the "Colonel Carlyle 'Smitty' Harris Post Office." This will serve as a tribute to Colonel Harris, honoring his contributions and service to the country. Any official references to this facility in laws, maps, regulations, documents, or records of the United States will now be referred to as the "Colonel Carlyle 'Smitty' Harris Post Office."
Possible Impacts
1. Recognition and honor: The designation of the post office in Tupelo, Mississippi as the "Colonel Carlyle 'Smitty' Harris Post Office" would bring recognition and honor to Colonel Harris, potentially affecting his family and loved ones who will see his name displayed on the building.
2. Community pride: The naming of a post office after a local figure like Colonel Harris could also instill a sense of pride and community spirit among the residents of Tupelo, as they see one of their own being recognized at a national level.
3. Historical preservation: The legislation would change the name of the post office, ensuring that Colonel Harris' name and legacy are preserved and remembered for future generations. This could affect people who are interested in local history and those who may be inspired by Colonel Harris' achievements.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 6278 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 6278
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the
``Colonel Carlyle `Smitty' Harris Post Office''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 13, 2020
Mr. Kelly of Mississippi introduced the following bill; which was
referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform
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A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi, as the
``Colonel Carlyle `Smitty' Harris Post Office''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COLONEL CARLYLE ``SMITTY'' HARRIS POST OFFICE.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 500 West Main Street, Suite 102 in Tupelo, Mississippi,
shall be known and designated as the ``Colonel Carlyle `Smitty' Harris
Post Office''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the ``Colonel
Carlyle `Smitty' Harris Post Office''.
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