To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in the Township of Middle, County of Cape May, New Jersey, as the George Henry White Post Office Building.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill officially names a U.S. Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building.' It also requires that all federal references to this facility use the new designated name.
Who Benefits and How
- The legacy of George Henry White: White was the last African American congressman to serve during the post-Reconstruction era (representing North Carolina, 1897-1901). After leaving Congress, he moved to Cape May County, NJ, where he practiced law, founded a bank, and helped establish the all-Black community of Whitesboro. This naming preserves his historical legacy.
- The local community of Middle Township and Cape May County: The designation recognizes an important local historical figure and may increase community awareness of the area's history.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- USPS administrative costs: The Postal Service incurs minor administrative costs to update signage, documents, and records to reflect the new name. These costs are negligible.
Key Provisions
- Names the USPS facility at Block 1025, Lots 18 & 19, Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street, Middle Township, Cape May County, NJ as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building'
- Requires all federal laws, maps, regulations, documents, and records to reference the facility by its new name
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Designates a United States Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building' in honor of George Henry White, the last African American congressman of the post-Reconstruction era.
Key Policy Areas
Federal Government Operations, Postal Service, Commemorations
Primary Purpose
Designates a United States Postal Service facility in Middle Township, Cape May County, New Jersey as the 'George Henry White Post Office Building' in honor of George Henry White, the last African American congressman of the post-Reconstruction era.
Policy Domains
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Enrolled (Passed Congress)Reported by Mr. Peters, without amendment
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …
Mr. Van Drew (for himself, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, …
Passed House (inferred from enr version)
Passed Senate (inferred from enr version)
Enrolled Bill (inferred from enr version)
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