To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia, as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill officially renames a U.S. Postal Service facility in Mount Vernon, Georgia to honor Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun, a fallen military service member. All future federal references to this post office at 120 West Church Street will use the new name.
Who Benefits and How
The family of Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun receives lasting public recognition of their loved one's service and sacrifice through this permanent federal naming. The Mount Vernon, Georgia community benefits symbolically by having a local post office honor a hometown hero. Veterans and military families more broadly may find meaning in this recognition of military service.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The United States Postal Service bears minimal administrative costs for updating signage and records to reflect the new name. There is no significant cost to taxpayers beyond routine signage expenses.
Key Provisions
- Designates the USPS facility at 120 West Church Street, Mount Vernon, Georgia as the "Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office"
- Requires all federal laws, regulations, maps, documents, and records referencing this facility to use the new name
- Takes effect upon enactment
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office to honor a fallen service member.
Who Benefits
- Family of Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun
- Mount Vernon, Georgia community
- Veterans and military families
Who Bears Costs
- USPS (minimal administrative cost for signage updates)
Key Policy Areas
Federal Facilities, Commemorative, Postal Service
Primary Purpose
Designates the United States Postal Service facility at 120 West Church Street in Mount Vernon, Georgia as the Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun Post Office to honor a fallen service member.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Ceremonial bill to honor a fallen U.S. military service member by naming a local post office in their memory"
Identified Gains
- Family of Second Lieutenant Patrick Palmer Calhoun
- Mount Vernon, Georgia community
- Veterans and military families
Identified Costs
- USPS (minimal administrative cost for signage updates)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …
Mr. Allen (for himself, Mr. Ferguson, Mr. Carter of Georgia, …
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