This bill designates the U.S. Postal Service facility at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office."
Jennifer McClellan
Representative
VA-4
This bill designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office." Any reference to this facility in any document will now refer to it as the James Solomon Russell Post Office.
Lawrenceville Post Office Slated for Renaming as 'James Solomon Russell Post Office'
This legislation directs the United States Postal Service to rename one of its facilities. Specifically, the post office located at 409 South Hicks Street in Lawrenceville, Virginia, is set to be designated as the "James Solomon Russell Post Office".
A New Name Over the Door
The core function of this bill, outlined in Section 1, is straightforward: it officially assigns the name "James Solomon Russell Post Office" to the existing postal building in Lawrenceville. It also mandates that any official references or documents pertaining to this specific facility must use the new designated name going forward.
What Changes (and What Doesn't)
For folks sending or receiving mail in Lawrenceville, the day-to-day experience at the post office isn't expected to change due to this bill. Postal operations, delivery routes, and services offered remain the same. The primary impact is symbolic – the building gets a new official title, likely reflected on signage and in official records, honoring James Solomon Russell. It's a common legislative action used to commemorate individuals by naming federal property after them.