Bill Summary
The legislation proposes to officially designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building." This means that all future references to this postal facility in legal documents, maps, and other official records will use the new name. The bill aims to honor Cooper Dawson by naming the post office after him.
Possible Impacts
The legislation to designate the postal facility in Greenville, Texas, as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building" could affect people in the following ways:
1. **Community Identity and Pride**: The naming of a local post office after Cooper Dawson may enhance community pride and foster a sense of identity among residents. It can serve as a tribute to an individual who is meaningful to the community, potentially leading to greater civic engagement and participation in local events.
2. **Historical Recognition**: This designation may provide recognition of Cooper Dawson's contributions or significance to the area. As a result, it could lead to increased interest in local history, prompting educational activities or discussions about Dawson's achievements, thereby enriching the community's understanding of its heritage.
3. **Navigational Clarity**: For residents and visitors, the official naming of the post office can improve navigational clarity. Maps and directions will now refer to the facility as the "Cooper Dawson Post Office Building," making it easier for people to locate the post office and ensuring that the building's name is consistently recognized across various platforms, including GPS systems and postal services.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 1025 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1025
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the ``Cooper Dawson Post
Office Building''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
February 5, 2025
Mr. Self (for himself, Mr. Jackson of Texas, and Mr. McCaul) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight
and Government Reform
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A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located
at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, as the ``Cooper Dawson Post
Office Building''.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. COOPER DAWSON POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service
located at 2600 Wesley Street in Greenville, Texas, shall be known and
designated as the ``Cooper Dawson Post Office Building''.
(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 ``Cooper
Dawson Post Office Building''.
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