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HR 8193

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

119th Congress Introduced by Troy Balderson and 13 co-sponsors

HR 8193 designates a Xenia, Ohio postal facility as the Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building to honor Whitney's contributions to the community.

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
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Bill Summary · HR 8193

Legislative bill overview

HR 8193 is a commemorative bill that designates the U.S. Postal Service facility located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building." The bill honors an individual named Gilman "Gil" Whitney through a naming designation of an existing federal facility.

Why is this important

Post office naming bills are symbolic gestures that honor individuals deemed to have made significant contributions to their communities. This designation would permanently associate Whitney's name with a public federal facility, serving as a lasting tribute visible to residents and mail patrons in Xenia. Such bills are typically non-controversial matters of local civic recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of public information: The bill provides no details about Whitney's accomplishments, service record, or why this specific honor is warranted, limiting public understanding of the rationale
  • Standard naming bill scrutiny: Some members may question whether naming federal buildings should require stronger documentation of extraordinary public service or community impact
  • Resource allocation: Critics might argue congressional time spent on commemorative naming bills diverts attention from substantive legislation, though these bills are typically considered routine matters

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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