To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building.
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Mr. Deluzio (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill officially names a post office in Sewickley, Pennsylvania after Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Cole, a local community figure. The postal facility at 521 Thorn Street will be designated as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building" and all federal documents will be updated to reflect this name.
Who Benefits and How
The Sewickley, Pennsylvania community benefits through official recognition of Mary Elizabeth Cole's contributions to local heritage. The Cole family receives lasting federal recognition of their family member's legacy. Local residents gain a sense of community pride and historical connection.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The federal government bears minimal administrative costs for updating signage and official records at the postal facility. No significant financial or regulatory burdens are imposed on any party. This is a ceremonial designation with no substantive policy impact.
Key Provisions
- Designates the USPS facility at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, PA as the "Mary Elizabeth 'Bettie' Cole Post Office Building"
- Requires all federal references (laws, maps, regulations, documents) to use the new name
- Takes effect upon enactment with bipartisan Pennsylvania delegation support
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
To designate the United States Postal Service facility at 521 Thorn Street in Sewickley, Pennsylvania as the Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole Post Office Building in honor of a local community figure.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Honorific designation of federal facility to recognize community service and local heritage"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Sewickley, Pennsylvania community
- USPS employees at the Sewickley facility
- The legacy and family of Mary Elizabeth Bettie Cole
Likely Burden Bearers
- Federal government (minimal administrative costs for signage changes)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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