Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bipartisan Bill To Rename Schaumburg Post Office In Honor Of The Veterans Of The Iraq And Afghanistan Wars Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON - Today, President Biden signed into law Congressman Krishnamoorthi's bill, H.R. 6386, which renames the Schaumburg Post Office, located at 450 West Schaumburg Road, as the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building.'
"I'm pleased that President Biden has signed into law my bipartisan legislation to rename the Schaumburg Post Office in honor of our brave veterans who served our nation with honor in Iraq and Afghanistan," said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. "We can never fully repay our veterans for their sacrifices to our nation, but it is my hope that when members of our community visit the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building, they will be reminded of the debt of gratitude we owe the heroes of our nation's most recent conflicts."
Below are quotes from community leaders and veteran care organizations about the signing of H.R. 6386 into law.
"Schaumburg is proud to have Congressman Krishnamoorthi rename the Schaumburg post office in honor of our veterans. Naming the postal service facility in their honor will remind everyone about the sacrifices made by these brave men and women to ensure freedom here and around the world," - Tom Dailly, Mayor of Schaumburg.
"We, the Department of Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars, are delighted to see the newly named "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building' go into effect. It is actions like these that continue to develop and foster a culture of public support and admiration for our fearless service members, and to ensure our country maintains a strong, volunteer military force for the foreseeable future. The United States Postal Service is one of the longstanding pillars of freedom in this country, and what better way to recognize that than to honor those who continue to fight, throughout the world, for the principles of freedom."-Bobby Welch, Commander, Department of Illinois VFW
"Naming this Post Office for Veterans is a great example of honoring people who get the job done, regardless of obstacles or staffing." -Board of Directors of the Coalition of Veterans Organizations.
"The National Association of American Veterans thanks Congressman Krishnamoorthi for his tremendous efforts and genuine commitment to Veterans across the country. The renaming of a local Illinois Post Office pays respect to the millions of Veterans who served our country in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. We thank them for their service." -Constance A. Burns, Founder, President and CEO, National Association of American Veterans, Inc.
"As a national organization that serves post-9/11 veterans, service members and their families, we always commend those who go above and beyond to thank military members and their families for their sacrifices and service," said Robin Kelleher, Co-founder and CEO for Hope For The Warriors. "We understand how the entire military family serves- from multiple deployments, base moves and, for some, losing a loved one. We hope the renaming of the Schaumburg, Illinois Post Office is a daily reminder to the community of the sacrifices being made by military families serving around the world."
"Thank you for honoring the military who fought and died in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The renaming of the Schaumburg Post Office to the "Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building' is a positive step towards keeping alive their memory. As the Illinois Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, we thank you, Congressman." -Michael E. Lash, Military Order of the Purple Heart.
"Trickster Cultural Center strives to support our veterans and recognizes their sacrifices made for our freedom. We support this bill that Congressman Krishnamoorthi presents to change the name of the Schaumburg Post Office to the Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan Memorial Post Office Building." -Trickster Cultural Center.