119-sres337

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 337 Agreed to Senate

    (ATS) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 337

 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United 
 States.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 July 24, 2025

 Mr. Peters (for himself, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Murkowski, 
 Ms. Hassan, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Collins, Mrs. 
 Shaheen, Mr. Daines, Mr. Risch, Mr. Markey, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. 
 Whitehouse) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

 October 9, 2025

 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the postal service of the United 
 States.

Whereas, on July 26, 1775, the Second Continental Congress founded the first 
 national postal service to facilitate secure communication between the 
 Continental Army, Congress, and citizens during the American Revolution;
Whereas the importance of a postal service is recognized in the Constitution, 
 which gave Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads;
Whereas the postal service has grown from 75 post offices in the original 13 
 colonies to more than 30,000 locations in every corner of the United 
 States;
Whereas the postal service holds a unique place in the history of the United 
 States and in the hearts of the people;
Whereas the postal service embodies the spirit of innovation, determination, 
 longevity, and resilience of the United States;
Whereas the postal service has facilitated commerce and united the United 
 States;
Whereas the United States Postal Service was established as an independent 
 establishment of the Federal Government in 1971;
Whereas the United States Postal Service provides all people in all parts of the 
 United States with universal and open access to its delivery network; 
 and
Whereas the United States Postal Service remains a vital part of the critical 
 infrastructure of the United States through the delivery of mail and 
 package services 6 days each week to 168,600,000 delivery points: Now, 
 therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the Senate--

    (1) recognizes the historic significance of the 250th 
 anniversary of the founding of the postal service;

    (2) honors the men and women who served and continue to 
 serve as employees of the postal service;

    (3) celebrates 250 years of service by the postal service 
 to the people of the United States and looks forward to another 
 250 years of service; and

    (4) invites the people of the United States to join in the 
 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the postal service by 
 writing a letter, buying stamps, or recognizing a postal 
 employee.
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