[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 7, 2006)]
[House]
[Pages H577-H578]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                GERARD A. FIORENZA POST OFFICE BUILDING

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill 
(H.R. 3934) to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 80 Killian Road in Massapequa, New York, as the 
``Gerard A. Fiorenza Post Office Building''.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                               H.R. 3934

       Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of 
     the United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. GERARD A. FIORENZA POST OFFICE BUILDING.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 80 Killian Road in Massapequa, New York, 
     shall be known and designated as the ``Gerard A. Fiorenza 
     Post Office Building''.
       (b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation, 
     document, paper, or other record of the United States to the 
     facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be 
     a reference to the ``Gerard A. Fiorenza Post Office 
     Building''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent) and the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Davis) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Pennsylvania.


                             General Leave

  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks 
and include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Pennsylvania?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3934, introduced by the distinguished gentleman 
from New York (Mr. King), would designate the post office in 
Massapequa, New York, as the Gerard A. Fiorenza Post Office Building. 
As the postmaster general of Massapequa, Jerry Fiorenza was a vital 
member of the community, someone who was always available to help out 
where needed.
  His first position with the postal service was as a postal assistant 
in Jamaica, New York, in 1972. As a letter carrier, he received a 
letter of recommendation, and in 1990 he was assigned as the officer in 
charge to the Valley Stream office. He then served as postmaster in 
Hewlett, Massapequa Park, and finally Massapequa.
  While serving in Massapequa, he was known for his strict attention to 
detail and his friendly demeanor. In fact, the Massapequa Post 
publisher, Alfred James, is quoted as saying: ``When I first came to 
Massapequa a few years ago as the publisher of the Massapequa Post, it 
was Jerry who was there to answer all of my questions and help me

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whenever a problem arose. Jerry was committed to his profession and to 
the community and prided himself in providing the best possible postal 
service.''
  Along with serving in this capacity, Jerry Fiorenza was also involved 
in many other organizations, such as the Combined Federal Campaign, the 
United Way, and Toys for Tots. Locally, aside from being a member of 
the National Association of Postal Supervisors and a postmaster 
representative, he also served as a member of the Massapequa Chamber of 
Commerce, the Sons of Italy, the Columbia Association, American Legion 
Post 1066, and the Republican Club. In addition, he was named 
Massapequa's Man of the Year in 2001.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all Members to join me in recognizing this beloved 
and respected member of the Massapequa community by passing H.R. 3934.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleague in consideration of 
H.R. 3934, legislation naming the postal facility in Massapequa, New 
York, after Gerard A. Fiorenza. This measure was sponsored by 
Representative Peter King on September 28, 2005, and unanimously 
reported by our committee on November 16, 2005. The bill has the 
support and cosponsorship of the entire New York delegation.
  Gerard Fiorenza, a native of New York, was born in Brooklyn, attended 
St. Anthony of Padua Elementary School, graduated from Brooklyn 
Academy, and attended Queens Community College. Later, he moved his 
family to Massapequa and began his career with the U.S. Postal Service 
as a postal assistant. He was promoted to station manager and then 
officer in charge before attaining the rank of postmaster of the 
Massapequa Post Office.
  A respected member of his community, Postmaster Fiorenza was active 
in postal management organizations such as the National Association of 
Postal Supervisors, NAPS; the National Association of Postmasters of 
the United States; and local organizations such as the Chamber of 
Commerce, United Way, and Toys for Tots.
  Sadly, he passed away, following a battle with cancer, on December 7, 
2001. Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague for seeking to honor the 
legacy of Postmaster Gerard Fiorenza and urge swift passage of this 
bill.
  Mr. KING of New York. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of H.R. 
3934, legislation that would designate the United States Postal Service 
facility located at 80 Killian Road in Massapequa, New York, as the 
``Gerard A. Fiorenza Post Office Building.''
  I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to Jerry Fiorenza than to 
name the post office in Massapequa where he worked in honor of him. I 
am proud to have introduced this legislation and to have the support of 
the entire New York delegation. Jerry, a native of Brooklyn, worked for 
the Postal Service for nearly 30 years starting as a postal assistant 
and rising to serve as postmaster in Hewlett, Massapequa Park, and 
Massapequa. He also served as president of the National Association of 
Post Masters, NAPUS, and was deeply involved in his community serving 
as a member of the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce, the Sons of Italy, 
the Columbia Association, and American Legion Post 1066. In 2001 Jerry 
was selected as Massapequa's Man of the Year.
  Jerry was also a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, and loving 
father to his two children, Michael and Jessica. He is truly missed by 
so many on Long Island.
  I urge the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 3934 to honor Jerry 
Fiorenza, a public servant and community leader.
  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for 
time, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. DENT. Mr. Speaker, I have no further requests for time, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Dent) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 3934.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds having voted in favor 
thereof) the rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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