Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today announced the successful passage of House Resolution 891, a bill he authored to rename the post office in Floresville as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building.”

Speaking today on the House Floor, Congressman Cuellar stressed the importance to rename this post office in honor of all veterans, both living and deceased.

The post office, located at 141 Paloma Drive, is located across the street from the Frank M. Tejeda Texas State Veteran’s Home, which currently houses 154  area veterans.

“It is fitting that we provide this acknowledgment to our Floresville veterans directly across the street from where many of them live,” said Congressman Cuellar.

Congressman Cuellar speaks on the House Floor on June 15 in support of HR 891, a bill he authored to rename the Floresville post office as the “Floresville Veterans Post Office Building.”

During his speech, Congressman Cuellar highlighted several stories about veterans from Floresville, including:

·         Frank Villarreal, who served in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy Seawolves helicopter squadron. This squadron provided support to the Navy SEALS; and

·         Pedro Devora and Rufino Gonzalez, both who served on the USS Sangamon in World War II. Both Devora and Gonzalez survived a kamikaze attack and lived long lives in Floresville.

 

“I want to acknowledge all veterans who served and put their country above self and for whom I am recognizing with the renaming of the post office,” said Congressman Cuellar.

The bill passed the House and is now awaiting approval from the U.S. Senate.

View video of Rep. Cuellar speaking in favor of H.R. 891 here: https://youtu.be/fsSCVxdvvOI