To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 200 North Texas Avenue in Odessa, Texas, as the "Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office".
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Became Public Law No: 110-349.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, H.R. 6437 from the 110th Congress, designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 200 North Texas Avenue in Odessa, Texas, as the "Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office." The bill has been signed into law as Public Law No: 110-349 as of October 7, 2008. The legislation is a commemorative act that officially names a federal building in honor of Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson.
H.R. 6437 officially names a USPS facility in Odessa, Texas, as the Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson Post Office, recognizing an individual through a federal building designation.
- The bill designates a specific USPS facility in Odessa, Texas, with a commemorative name.
- It has been enacted into law, becoming Public Law No: 110-349 on October 7, 2008.
- The legislation falls under the policy area of commemorations, focusing on naming federal properties.
['United States Postal Service (facility at 200 North Texas Avenue, Odessa, Texas)', 'Local community in Odessa, Texas', 'Family and legacy of Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson']
['The bill does not specify any additional funding or operational changes, so cost implications are minimal but not detailed.', 'No oversight or enforcement provisions are included, as the bill is a naming designation.', 'Implementation depends on USPS administrative processes for signage and recognition.']
This bill was introduced and passed in the House during the 110th Congress and was signed into law in 2008. It is part of a common legislative practice of commemorating individuals by naming federal buildings, particularly postal facilities, to honor their service or contributions.
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['The naming may increase local community recognition and pride associated with the USPS facility.', 'It may contribute to preserving the legacy and public memory of Corporal Alfred Mac Wilson.', 'Potential minor administrative efforts by USPS to update signage and official records.']
The bill is straightforward with no complex provisions or funding attached, limiting transparency concerns. Oversight considerations are minimal given the commemorative nature. Monitoring USPS implementation of the naming and any related costs could be relevant for local accountability.
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