[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 124 (Thursday, September 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1987]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                THE MAUDELLE SHIREK POST OFFICE BUILDING

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                               speech of

                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 27, 2005

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the opportunity to make a 
few comments about H.R. 438.
  In the House we routinely name Federal post offices after notable 
Americans. In fact, last year I responded to a request from numerous 
constituents to name the post office in Dunn, NC after the late General 
William C. Lee.
  The bill on the floor today, H.R. 438, would rename the post office 
at 2000 Allston Way in Berkeley, California after Ms. Maudelle Shirek. 
I am concerned about the lack of committee review over this bill, as 
H.R. 438 was not heard or marked up by the Government Reform Committee. 
It is the responsibility of the committee of jurisdiction to review the 
qualifications of the individual being honored and to determine if he 
or she should be a candidate for Federal recognition.
  Despite my reservations about the review process for H.R. 438, I will 
vote for this legislation as a matter of routine congressional courtesy 
and respect for the bill's sponsor Congresswoman Barbara Lee and her 
constituents.

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