To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-216.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 3988 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3701 Altamesa Boulevard in Fort Worth, Texas, as the "Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack Post Office Building." The bill was introduced in the House, passed both chambers, and was signed into law on May 7, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-216. The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations and involves the formal naming of a federal building to honor an individual.
H.R. 3988 officially names a USPS facility in Fort Worth, Texas, after Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack, recognizing his legacy through a federal building designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Fort Worth, Texas, with an honorary name.
- It was enacted into law on May 7, 2008, indicating full congressional approval and presidential signature.
- The legislation is categorized under commemorations, focusing on naming federal property rather than regulatory or funding changes.
['United States Postal Service (USPS) by having a named facility', 'The legacy and memory of Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack', 'Local community in Fort Worth, Texas, through recognition of a local landmark']
['No specific implementation or funding provisions are included, so costs related to signage or administrative updates may arise but are likely minimal.', 'The bill does not specify oversight or maintenance responsibilities related to the naming.', 'No broader policy or regulatory changes are involved, limiting complexity but also limiting scope.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals who have served or contributed significantly. It passed both chambers of the 110th Congress and was signed into law, reflecting bipartisan agreement typical for commemorative legislation.
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['The naming may increase local community awareness and pride related to Master Sergeant Kenneth N. Mack.', 'Potential minor administrative updates within USPS to reflect the new building name.', 'Possible minor costs associated with new signage or official documents referencing the facility.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex policy or funding implications. Transparency considerations are minimal given the nature of the legislation, but oversight of any costs related to renaming could be monitored to ensure fiscal responsibility.
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