PolicyBrief
H.R. 8909
119th CongressMay 19th 2026
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building".
IN COMMITTEE

This bill officially names the United States Postal Service facility in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building."

Claudia Tenney
R

Claudia Tenney

Representative

NY-24

LEGISLATION

Martville Post Office to Be Renamed in Honor of Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston

This legislation formally designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 15422 NY 104 in Martville, New York, as the "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building." The bill is a straightforward administrative action aimed at honoring a specific individual by attaching their name to a piece of local federal infrastructure.

Putting a Name on the Map

Under Section 1 of the bill, the Martville post office receives its new official title. This isn't just a suggestion for a plaque; the law requires that any future federal map, regulation, document, or official record referring to this specific location must use the name "Sergeant Staret J. Ingleston Memorial Post Office Building." For the average resident or postal worker in Martville, daily operations remain exactly the same, but the building itself becomes a permanent local landmark dedicated to the Sergeant's memory.

What Changes for You

In practical terms, this is a low-impact bill for your wallet or your schedule. You won't see changes in stamp prices or mail delivery times because of this. The main shift is purely administrative and symbolic. If you are a local business owner updating a directory or a resident giving directions, you'll simply be seeing a new name on the official federal books. It’s a classic example of how the government uses its existing footprint to recognize service members within their own communities.