[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 98 (Monday, July 24, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S8130]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

      By Mrs. CLINTON:
  S. 3716. A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 100 Pitcher Street in Utica, New York, as the 
``Captain George A. Wood Post Office Building''; to the Committee on 
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  Mrs. CLINTON. Mr. President, I am proud to introduce legislation 
which would designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located 
at 100 Pitcher Street in Utica, NY, as the Captain George A. Wood Post 
Office Building.
  CAPT George A. Wood bravely served our Nation in Iraq before his 
tragic death on November 20, 2003.
  Captain Wood was born and raised in Utica, NY, in the heart of the 
Mohawk Valley. As a student at Notre Dame Junior-Senior High School, 
Wood excelled both in the classroom and on the athletic field, where he 
participated in football and track and field.
  Upon graduation from high school, Wood attended Cornell University. 
He played on the university's football team, but focused most of his 
attention on his academics, particularly his history coursework. After 
earning his bachelor's degree in 1993, Wood continued in his academic 
pursuits, earning master's degrees at SUNY-Albany and SUNY-Cortland.
  Wood's interest in history continued after he entered the U.S. Army. 
As a captain in the 4th Infantry Division, Wood's responsibilities 
included leading a tank unit in Iraq. He told his wife that his 
experience leading troops would someday help him prepare for a 
doctorate in military history.
  Captain Wood hoped to teach history and coach football at the U.S. 
Military Academy at West Point, NY. Unfortunately, his untimely death 
will prevent this dream from becoming a reality. However, we can honor 
this great American for the sacrifice he made defending the freedoms we 
all enjoy.
  Captain Wood's father and grandfather both worked at the Pitcher 
Street Post Office in Utica, NY, and it would be a fitting honor to 
designate this facility in tribute to CAPT George A. Wood.
  I ask that the Senate come together and honor this brave American 
hero for his service to our Nation.
  I ask unanimous consent that the text of the bill be printed in the 
Record.
  There being no objection, the text of the bill was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                                S. 3716

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

     SECTION 1. CAPTAIN GEORGE A. WOOD POST OFFICE BUILDING.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 100 Pitcher Street in Utica, New York, 
     shall be known and designated as the ``Captain George A. Wood 
     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 ``Captain George A. Wood Post Office 
     Building''.
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