To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 301 South Heatherwilde Boulevard in Pflugerville, Texas, as the "Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-36.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 109-36, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 301 South Heatherwilde Boulevard in Pflugerville, Texas, as the "Sergeant Byron W. Norwood Post Office Building." The legislation serves to honor Sergeant Byron W. Norwood by naming the postal facility after him. The bill falls under the policy area of commemorations and does not include additional provisions or funding directives.
The bill formally names a USPS facility in Pflugerville, Texas, after Sergeant Byron W. Norwood, recognizing his legacy through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Pflugerville, Texas, with a commemorative name.
- The designation honors Sergeant Byron W. Norwood.
- The bill was passed by the House and signed into law on July 21, 2005.
['United States Postal Service', 'Residents of Pflugerville, Texas', 'Family and associates of Sergeant Byron W. Norwood', 'Community members recognizing local commemorations']
['The bill does not specify any funding or maintenance responsibilities related to the name designation.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are included regarding the use of the designated name.', 'Implementation considerations may include updating signage and official USPS records.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 109th Congress, reflecting a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals. It was enacted without recorded opposition and is part of the broader category of commemorative legislation.
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['Potential need for USPS to update signage and official documents to reflect the new name.', 'Increased local recognition and community engagement around the commemorated individual.', 'Possible minor administrative costs associated with the name change.']
The bill is straightforward in its purpose to designate a commemorative name for a USPS facility. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding or maintenance directives, which may require USPS internal management. Oversight is minimal given the nature of the bill, and no broader policy or regulatory changes are implicated.
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