Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-Laredo), today with the unanimous support of his House of Representatives colleagues, passed H.R. 2325, a bill to name Laredo’s Post Office at 1300 Matamoros Street in honor of Laredoan, Texan and American veterans.

“Every American knows someone who has served or is serving, and naming Laredo’s post office in honor of their service is the least we can do to honor their sacrifice,” said Congressman Cuellar. “Nearly two million veterans, almost ten percent of veterans nationwide, call Texas home. So we must honor their service with our immense gratitude.”

Congressman Cuellar introduced the legislation on May 7, 2009, and today the House passed the bill unanimously by a vote of 374-0. Once signed by the President, the postal facility on Matamoros Street will officially be named “Laredo Veterans Post Office.”

“After our veterans have devoted themselves to us, we have a responsibility to honor them in any way we can,” said Congressman Cuellar. “And by naming this local landmark in their honor, we send a sincere ‘thank-you’ to veterans here and abroad.”

The bill received full support from the Texas congressional delegation when Congressman Cuellar introduced the legislation in May, and he looks forward to seeing it through to the President’s desk.
                       
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Congressman Henry Cuellar is a member of the U.S. House Homeland Security, Agriculture, and Government Oversight & Reform Committees in the 111th Congress.  Accessibility to constituents, education, health care, economic development, and national security are his priorities. Congressman Cuellar is also a Senior Whip and member of the Blue Dog Coalition.