Senate Committee Unanimously Passes DeSaulnier Bill to Rename Richmond Post Office

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) issued the following statement after the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee unanimously passed his legislation to rename the Nevin Avenue Post Office in Richmond, California as the "Harold D. McCraw, Sr., Post Office Building."

"I am pleased that our effort to rename the Nevin Avenue Post Office in honor of Harold D. McCraw, Sr. and his many decades of service to the United States Postal Service and the community of Richmond is one is one step closer to becoming law," said Congressman DeSaulnier. "Mr. McCraw was a dedicated public servant, a pillar in the Richmond community, and is more than deserving of this tribute."

Mr. McCraw not only served as Richmond Postmaster, but was also an active member of the Richmond community, serving on various boards and commissions, and starting the East Bay Chapter of the National Association of Postmasters of the United States. He also served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Richmond Community Social Services Corporation, where he facilitated the development of a child care facility that has expanded to five locations and cares for hundreds of children. Harold's contributions helped make the community of Richmond a more just and fair place to live.

Earlier this month, this bill (H.R. 606) was unanimously passed in the House of Representatives. It will now be voted on by the full Senate. If passed, it will move to the President's desk to be signed into law.

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