S.917 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office. (119th Congress)
Summary
This bill, S.917, proposes to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office." The bill was introduced in the Senate by Mr. Cornyn and Mr. Cruz and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The purpose of this designation is to honor Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. for his service. The bill stipulates that any reference to the facility in official documents should reflect the new name.
Expected Effects
The primary effect of this bill will be the renaming of the designated post office. This change will be reflected in all official records and communications pertaining to that facility.
It serves as a symbolic gesture to honor the named individual. There will likely be a dedication ceremony and signage changes.
Potential Benefits
- Honoring a Public Servant: The bill recognizes the service of Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr.
- Community Recognition: It provides a local landmark named after a respected individual, fostering community pride.
- Symbolic Value: The renaming serves as a lasting tribute to the agent's contributions.
- Increased Awareness: It may raise awareness of the agent's service and contributions to the community.
- Positive Association: It associates the post office with a positive figure, potentially improving public perception.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Minimal Practical Impact: The renaming has little to no impact on the actual operations or services provided by the post office.
- Potential for Controversy: Depending on the individual's history, the renaming could be subject to debate or disagreement, though this seems unlikely given the nature of the honoree.
- Cost of Signage Changes: There will be some cost associated with updating signage and official documents, though this is likely minimal.
- Limited Scope: The impact is geographically limited to the specific post office location.
- Opportunity Cost: The time and resources spent on this bill could potentially be directed towards other, more impactful initiatives.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to be constitutionally sound. Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution grants Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. This bill falls within that enumerated power.
Furthermore, the bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights. It is a simple act of naming a federal facility.
There are no apparent constitutional conflicts.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).