[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1302]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE CAREER OF POSTMASTER LARRY JACOBS OF BLOOMINGTON, IN

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                         HON. MICHAEL E. SODREL

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 28, 2006

  Mr. SODREL. Mr. Speaker, on June 28th, 2006, The Bloomington Post 
Office will lose a long-time servant to my district and in fact all of 
Indiana. Mr. Jacobs will retire after a 36 year long career with the 
United States Postal Service.
  Mr. Jacobs was born and raised in Bloomington, IN where he 
participated in a variety of local sports. In his adult years, his 
community involvement only increased. He is a 17 year member of the 
Bloomington Kiwanis, an organization where he served as President. 
Additionally, he is a member of the Elks as well as the Bloomington 
Chamber of Commerce where he has been a member for 15 years. As an avid 
skier, Larry is currently serving as President of the Alpine Valley Ski 
Club.
  On November 15, 1969, Mr. Jacobs began his career with the USPS as a 
clerk. Today he is retiring as the Postmaster for Bloomington, IN--a 
position he has held for 17 years.
  Mr. Jacobs took over as Postmaster on May 20, 1989, 20 years after he 
began his postal service career. He rose through the ranks from clerk 
to supervisor of mail processing before becoming superintendent of 
window services. He then went on to become a labor relations 
representative prior to serving as Manager of Compensation and Staffing 
for the Greater Indiana District. Mr. Jacobs was then appointed to a 
detail assignment as Area Manager, Station and Branches, for the 
Indianapolis district before being promoted to Manager, Fleet 
Operation, for the Greater Indiana District. This was his final stop 
before becoming the Postmaster in Bloomington.
  In 17 years as Postmaster, Mr. Jacobs has hosted over 20 postal 
customer council seminars in addition to a number of stamp ceremonies. 
He has served as past President for the Indiana state chapter of the 
National Association of Postmasters of the United States and past 
National Vice President of the same organization. He currently serves 
the organization as National Postmaster Representative.
  Mr. Jacobs has been married to his wife, Nancy, for 36 years. They 
have two sons, Eric and Ryan.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and pleasure to celebrate the career of 
Mr. Jacobs. He has served our district and state honorably. After 36 
years, I wish Mr. Jacobs the best in his much-deserved retirement.

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