[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 137 (Tuesday, September 27, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 27, 1994]
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                    AUBREY C. OTTLEY POST OFFICE ACT

  The bill (H.R. 4191) to designate the U.S. Post Office located at 
9630 Estate Thomas in St. Thomas, VI, as the Aubrey C. Ottley United 
States Post Office was considered, ordered to a third reading, deemed 
read the third time, and passed.
  Mr. BRADLEY. Mr. President, I rise in support of the passage of 
legislation to rename the Middletown Post Office in memory of Candace 
White, a courageous letter carrier who died at far too young an age.
  Candy White was an extraordinarily dedicated worker at the Middletown 
Post Office for 3 years when, at a mere 24 years of age, Ms. White 
entered the hospital because of heart problems. Candy White was told by 
doctors that she needed a heart transplant immediately, but after 3 
weeks of waiting for a donor and a progressively worsening situation, 
Candy had to settle for a ventricular-assist device, a heart outside 
her body. Finally, a donor became available and Candy received her new 
heart in the May of 1992. After only 4 months of recovery, Candy 
returned to work for the Post Office in September. Her unbelievably 
fast return to work showed how dedicated this woman was to her job. 
Sadly, she did not work long, as her body rejected her new heart and 
Candy White's all too short life ended in May of 1993.
  Candy White was both dedicated to, and loved by, the workers and 
customers of the Middletown Post Office. While in the hospital, Candy 
received daily visits from her co-workers, who donated hundreds of 
hours of leave to their beloved friend. A bowling telethon and other 
programs organized by the letter-carriers of the Middletown Post Office 
raised money to help pay for Candy's medical bills and the salary she 
lost while in the hospital. When at the age of 26, Candy White passed 
away, her funeral was attended by every carrier who had had the chance 
to meet her as well as by over 200 local customers.
  Mr. President, naming the Middletown Post Office after Candy White 
will not bring back this wonderful young woman. But it will keep her 
memory alive for those who knew and loved her, and remind those who 
never had the chance to know Candy of the importance of courage, a 
loving heart, and a devotion to public service.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a letter from the deputy 
mayor of Middletown, Joan Smith, be printed in the Record at this point 
to clarify several points related to the naming of this post office.
  There being no objection the letter was ordered to be printed in the 
Record, as follows:

                                       The Township of Middletown,


                                               Middletown, NJ,

                                               September 27, 1994.
     Senator William Bradley,
     Hart Senate Office Building,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Senator Bradley: The Township Committee has reviewed 
     Federal Bill 4177 and applauds the spirit of the Bill and the 
     intent to honor the exemplary life of Candice White.
       In order to dissuade the concerns of some residents and 
     customers of the Middletown Post Office we request that the 
     following clarifying language be included as part of the Bill 
     when adopted.
       It is understood that this Bill is in accordance with Sec. 
     518.124 of the Administrative Support Manual of the United 
     States Post Office which provides a procedure to honor an 
     individual. This Bill, when enacted, will have no effect on 
     local addresses, mail processing, or delivery operations. The 
     Middletown Post Office will continue to serve residents of 
     the 07748 Zip Code service. The last line of the mailing 
     address will continue to be Middletown, NJ 07748. Letter 
     carriers and clerks will remain employees of the Middletown 
     Post Office and letters posted at that office still will 
     receive Middletown Postmarks.
       It is further understood that signage on the Post Office 
     will continue to be the Middletown Post Office.
       Thank you for your consideration and cooperation in this 
     matter.
           Very truly yours,
                                                    Joan A. Smith,
     Deputy Mayor.

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