A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1050 North Hills Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, as the "Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Office Building" and to authorize the installation of a plaque at such site, and for other purposes.
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Became Public Law No: 108-442.
Official Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the Senate on July 13, 2004. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1050 North Hills Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, as the "Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Office Building." Authorizes the Postmaster General to enter into an agreement with the Office of Veterans' Services of the State of Nevada under which the Office agrees to install, maintain, and update a plaque to be displayed at such Building. Requires the plaque to include inscriptions containing the names, ranks, branches of service, hometowns, and dates of death of those men and women of Nevada who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces in the global war on terrorism and in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility at 1050 North Hills Boulevard in Reno, Nevada, as the "Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Office Building." It authorizes the Postmaster General to enter into an agreement with Nevada's Office of Veterans' Services to install and maintain a commemorative plaque honoring Nevada service members who died in the global war on terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The plaque will include detailed inscriptions such as names, ranks, branches of service, hometowns, and dates of death.
The bill officially names a postal facility in Reno, Nevada, as a memorial honoring fallen Nevada service members from recent military conflicts and authorizes a commemorative plaque installation.
- Designates a USPS facility in Reno, Nevada, as the "Guardians of Freedom Memorial Post Office Building."
- Authorizes the Postmaster General to collaborate with Nevada's Office of Veterans' Services for plaque installation and upkeep.
- Requires the plaque to list detailed information about Nevada service members who died in the global war on terrorism and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The bill primarily benefits the families and communities of Nevada service members who lost their lives in specified military operations, as well as the State of Nevada and the United States Postal Service by providing a designated memorial site.
The bill does not specify funding sources or detailed maintenance responsibilities beyond the agreement with the Office of Veterans' Services, which could raise questions about long-term upkeep. No information is provided on costs or potential impacts on USPS operations.
This commemorations bill originated in the Senate during the 108th Congress and has been enacted into law as Public Law No: 108-442. It reflects a legislative practice of honoring military service through facility designations and memorials.
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The designation may increase public awareness and community engagement with veterans' issues in Nevada. It could also set a precedent for similar commemorative actions at other USPS facilities.
The full bill text is not provided, limiting detailed analysis. Citizens may want to review the specific agreement terms between the USPS and Nevada's Office of Veterans' Services for clarity on maintenance responsibilities and funding. Monitoring the upkeep of the memorial plaque over time could be relevant to ensure the bill's objectives are sustained.
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