Amarillo Post Office Gets New Name: Honoring Mayor Jerry H. Hodge

This bill is short, sweet, and highly localized: it officially renames the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the “Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building.” That’s the entire scope of the legislation. It’s a purely ceremonial move designed to honor the former mayor.

What Does a Name Change Mean for the Rest of Us?

For the vast majority of people, this bill won't change your life, your taxes, or your commute. It’s a classic example of a federal designation bill that honors a local figure. The only real-world impact is administrative. Specifically, the bill mandates that every official U.S. government document, map, regulation, or record must now refer to this specific building by its new name. If you’re a postal worker or a government cartographer, you’ll need to update your files. If you’re just mailing a letter in Amarillo, the address remains the same, but the name on the building—and on official forms—will change.

The Practicalities of Renaming a Federal Building

These types of bills are essentially administrative housekeeping with a commemorative purpose. There are no new programs, regulatory burdens, or financial costs passed down to citizens, outside of the minimal expense required for the Postal Service to update the building signage and change the name in their internal directories. The bill doesn't affect postal rates, mail delivery times, or staffing. It simply ensures that Mayor Hodge’s service is permanently recognized by dedicating a federal facility in his honor in the city he served. It’s a straightforward move that recognizes local history without creating any new policy headaches.