Plainfield, IL Post Office Gets New Name: Honoring Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.

This bill is short, sweet, and administrative. It officially designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 14855 South Van Dyke Road in Plainfield, Illinois, as the “Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr. Post Office Building.” That’s the entire purpose of the legislation.

The Change on the Ground

For anyone in Plainfield who uses this specific post office, the biggest change will simply be the name on the building and official documents. The bill mandates that any future federal law, map, regulation, or record referring to this facility must use the new designated name (Section 1). This means the administrative backend of the federal government will update its records to reflect the honor.

What This Doesn't Change

Unlike many bills we track, this one has zero impact on postal rates, delivery schedules, funding for the USPS, or the services offered inside the building. It doesn't raise or lower taxes, nor does it create new regulations for small businesses or consumers. It is purely an act of commemoration, ensuring that the facility is formally named to honor Staff Sergeant Jose Duenez Jr.

Real-World Impact: The Administrative Footprint

While the impact on daily life is minimal—you’ll still mail your packages the same way—these naming bills are significant to the communities they affect. They ensure that the memory and service of an individual are permanently recognized by the federal government and integrated into official records. If you’re a local historian or a government worker dealing with property records, this name change is a mandatory update, but for the average person dropping off mail, it’s a meaningful local tribute more than a policy shift.