[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 149 (Thursday, October 30, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             PETER J. McCLOSKEY POSTAL FACILITY LEGISLATION

 Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, this legislation designates the 
U.S. Post Office in Pottsville, PA as the Peter J. McCloskey Postal 
Facility. This measure is cosponsored by my distinguished colleague, 
Senator Santorum. A companion measure, H.R. 2564, passed the House last 
week and was cosponsored by all 21 members of the Pennsylvania 
delegation.
  Following service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II, 
where he served with distinction as an aerial gunner instructor in the 
European Theater, Peter McCloskey worked for the Metropolitan Life 
Insurance Co. and was later appointed as the supervisor for the 
Pennsylvania Bureau of School Audits, where he served until 1967.
  In 1968, he was appointed postmaster of the Pottsville, PA, post 
office and served in that capacity for 23 years until his retirement. 
During that time he earned the respect and admiration of not only the 
employees he supervised over the years, but the entire community as 
well. Since leaving the Postal Service, Mr. McCloskey continues to be 
active in his community, having served on the Pottsville Housing 
Authority Board of Directors.
  The legislation will serve as a fitting tribute to an individual who 
has given so much to the cause of public service.

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