A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building".
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Became Public Law No: 110-353.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 110-353, officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, as the "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building." The legislation serves a commemorative purpose by naming a federal building in honor of Reverend Earl Abel. The bill was introduced in the Senate during the 110th Congress and was signed into law on October 7, 2008.
The bill formalizes the naming of a USPS facility in Kansas City, Missouri, as the Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building, recognizing Reverend Abel through a federal building designation.
- The bill applies specifically to the USPS facility at 1700 Cleveland Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri.
- It designates the facility with the name "Reverend Earl Abel Post Office Building."
- The bill was passed by Congress and signed into law, becoming Public Law No: 110-353 on October 7, 2008.
['United States Postal Service (USPS)', 'Local community in Kansas City, Missouri', 'Supporters and admirers of Reverend Earl Abel']
['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 included, as the bill is primarily commemorative.', 'Potential administrative costs for updating official records and signage are not addressed.']
This bill is part of a common legislative practice of naming federal buildings to honor individuals. It was introduced and passed during the 110th Congress and reflects a non-controversial commemorative action within the policy area of Commemorations.
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['The naming may enhance local community recognition and pride associated with Reverend Earl Abel.', 'It may set a precedent for future commemorative naming bills for federal buildings in the region.']
The bill is straightforward and commemorative with no detailed funding or oversight provisions. Transparency considerations include monitoring any USPS administrative costs incurred and ensuring that the renaming process is documented and publicly accessible. No policy or enforcement complexities are present in the bill text.
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