To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 14536 State Route 136 in Cherry Fork, Ohio, as the "Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 110-67.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 2078 from the 110th Congress, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 14536 State Route 136 in Cherry Fork, Ohio, as the "Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 110-67 as of August 9, 2007. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the naming of a federal postal facility in honor of an individual, Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins.
H.R. 2078 formally names a USPS facility in Cherry Fork, Ohio, after Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins and has been enacted into law.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Cherry Fork, Ohio, with a commemorative name.
- The legislation was introduced in the House and successfully passed both chambers, becoming Public Law No: 110-67.
- The bill is categorized under commemorations, reflecting a practice of honoring individuals through federal facility namings.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) as the managing agency of the facility', 'Local community of Cherry Fork, Ohio, through recognition and potential local pride', "Family, associates, and legacy of Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins"]
['No specific cost or funding provisions are detailed in the available information, so any expenses related to signage or administrative updates are not specified.', 'The bill does not outline ongoing oversight or maintenance responsibilities related to the commemorative naming.', 'No authority or enforcement language beyond the naming designation is included.']
The bill is part of a common legislative practice where Congress names federal buildings and facilities to honor individuals, often reflecting local or national recognition. This bill was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and was signed into law in 2007, indicating bipartisan or uncontested support typical for commemorative namings.
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['The naming may enhance local community identity and pride associated with the USPS facility.', "The designation could increase public awareness of Staff Sergeant Omer T. 'O.T.' Hawkins and his legacy.", 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS systems to reflect the new facility name.']
The bill is straightforward in its purpose to designate a USPS facility name and lacks detailed provisions on funding or oversight. Transparency considerations include the absence of cost estimates or budgetary impact statements, which is common for commemorative naming bills but may be relevant for local USPS operational planning. Oversight mechanisms for maintaining the commemorative designation are not addressed.
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