A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 East Thompson Street in Thomaston, Georgia, as the "Sergeant First Class Robert Lee 'Bobby' Hollar, Jr. Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 109-413.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 103 East Thompson Street in Thomaston, Georgia, as the "Sergeant First Class Robert Lee 'Bobby' Hollar, Jr. Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 109th Congress and was signed into law on December 18, 2006, becoming Public Law No: 109-413. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves renaming a federal building to honor an individual.
The bill officially renames a USPS facility in Thomaston, Georgia, to honor Sergeant First Class Robert Lee 'Bobby' Hollar, Jr., and has been enacted into law.
- The bill specifically designates the USPS facility at 103 East Thompson Street in Thomaston, Georgia, with a commemorative name.
- It was passed by the Senate and signed into law on December 18, 2006.
- The legislation is categorized under commemorations, reflecting a practice of honoring individuals through federal building namings.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the facility receives an official commemorative name', "The family and community associated with Sergeant First Class Robert Lee 'Bobby' Hollar, Jr.", 'Residents and visitors of Thomaston, Georgia, who may recognize the facility by its designated name']
['The bill does not specify any funding or budgetary provisions for signage or related costs associated with the renaming.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are outlined, though such provisions may not be necessary for a naming designation.', 'Implementation depends on USPS administrative processes to update facility signage and records.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice where Congress designates federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals, often military personnel or public servants. Such bills typically receive bipartisan support and are non-controversial, focusing on commemoration rather than policy change.
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['The renaming may increase local community recognition and pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'Potential minor administrative costs for USPS related to updating signage and official records.', "The designation may contribute to preserving the legacy of Sergeant First Class Robert Lee 'Bobby' Hollar, Jr. within the community."]
The bill is straightforward in its purpose to rename a federal facility and does not include detailed implementation or funding provisions. Oversight considerations are minimal given the nature of the bill, but transparency about any costs or administrative actions taken by USPS following the renaming could be beneficial for public record.
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