To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3035 Stone Mountain Street in Lithonia, Georgia, as the "Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-218.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 4203 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 3035 Stone Mountain Street in Lithonia, Georgia, as the "Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison Post Office Building." The bill was passed by the House, became Public Law No: 110-218 on May 7, 2008, and is categorized under the policy area of Commemorations. The legislation serves to honor Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison by naming a federal postal facility after him.
H.R. 4203 officially names a USPS facility in Lithonia, Georgia, after Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison, recognizing his service through a commemorative designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Lithonia, Georgia, with a commemorative name.
- The legislation was enacted into law on May 7, 2008, becoming Public Law No: 110-218.
- The bill falls under the policy area of Commemorations, focusing on naming federal buildings.
['Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison (posthumously honored)', 'United States Postal Service (facility recognition)', 'Local community of Lithonia, Georgia (community recognition and pride)']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or resources for the USPS facility, which may affect implementation costs related to signage or administrative updates.', 'No oversight or enforcement mechanisms are detailed, as the bill is primarily commemorative.', 'There is no indication of authority or policy changes beyond the naming designation.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals, often military personnel or public servants. It passed both chambers of Congress and was signed into law, reflecting bipartisan support typical of commemorative naming bills. The bill does not include policy changes beyond the designation.
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["The commemorative naming may enhance community identity and local recognition of Specialist Jamaal RaShard Addison's service.", 'Potential minor administrative adjustments within the USPS facility to reflect the new name, such as signage updates.', 'Possible increased public awareness or educational opportunities related to the honoree.']
The bill is straightforward and commemorative in nature, with no policy or regulatory changes. Transparency considerations include the absence of explicit funding or oversight provisions, which could affect the implementation timeline or costs borne by the USPS. Monitoring the USPS's handling of such naming designations may be relevant for future commemorative legislation.
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