[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 69 (Tuesday, April 29, 2008)]
[House]
[Pages H2827-H2828]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             CORPORAL BRADLEY T. ARMS POST OFFICE BUILDING

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the 
bill (H.R. 5631) to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, Virginia, as 
the ``Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building''.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 5631

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

     SECTION 1. CORPORAL BRADLEY T. ARMS POST OFFICE BUILDING.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, 
     Virginia, shall be known and designated as the ``Corporal 
     Bradley T. Arms 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 ``Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office 
     Building''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Ohio (Mr. Kucinich) and the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx) 
each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Ohio.


                             General Leave

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, as a member of the House Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform, I'm pleased to join my colleagues from 
the Commonwealth of Virginia in consideration of H.R. 5631, which names 
a postal facility in Charlottesville, Virginia, after Corporal Bradley 
T. Arms, a distinguished and heroic American serviceman.
  H.R. 5631 was introduced by Representative Goode of Virginia on March 
13, 2008, and was considered by and reported from the Oversight 
Committee on April 9 by a voice vote. The measure has the support of 
the entire congressional delegation from Virginia, and provides us with 
another opportunity to pay tribute to a member of our country's Armed 
Forces.
  A 20-year-old University of Georgia student from Charlottesville, 
Virginia, Corporal Bradley T. Arms was assigned to the 4th Combat 
Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, Marine Corps Reserve, out of 
Baltimore, Maryland.

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  Corporal Arms left college the summer before his junior year to 
enlist in the United States Marine Corps where he would later serve a 
tour of duty in Iraq until his tragic death on November 19, 2004. 
Corporal Arms was killed in action in the Anbar province of Iraq.
  Mr. Speaker, let's remember and pay tribute to the ultimate sacrifice 
made by Corporal Arms and pass H.R. 5631.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of this bill to designate the 
post office located at 1155 Seminole Trail in Charlottesville, 
Virginia, as the ``Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post Office Building.''
  On November 19, 2004, Corporal Bradley Arms was killed during small-
arms fire in Anbar province, Iraq. It is only appropriate that we honor 
this fallen hero for the great sacrifice he made for his country.
  Before becoming a Marine, Bradley was a student at the University of 
Georgia and a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. When he left 
Georgia before his junior year to serve in the 4th Division of the 4th 
Combat Engineer Battalion, it was with courage and optimism in his 
heart. He believed in what he was fighting for, and he wrote to his 
brothers of the changes he saw every day. He described his desire to 
influence the future of Iraq telling his friends that, ``as long as we 
can keep younger generations open minded, then we will win this war.''
  His family members, who reside in Charlottesville, Virginia, remember 
Bradley's kindness and desire to help those who could not help 
themselves, one of the factors initially inspiring him to join the 
military.
  When speaking to his parents shortly before his death, he told them 
he was confident that God had a plan for him and that he was exactly 
where he was supposed to be. While he was only 20 years old, Bradley 
aspired to live the life of a leader and be a positive role model for 
those around him, and he did just that.
  Those who knew Bradley recall his honor and enthusiasm, and in 
recognition of the unparalleled sacrifice he made for his country, it 
is fitting that we should dedicate this post office to his memory.
  I would like to thank my respected colleague, Mr. Goode, for 
introducing this important legislation honoring the memory of a valiant 
and courageous young man.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I would ask that all of our colleagues 
join us in paying respect, appreciation, and gratitude to the life and 
the service of Corporal Bradley Arms by joining us in approving this 
resolution which honors his name by naming a United States post office 
facility after him in recognition of his sacrifice.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Ohio for his 
eloquent words, and I, too, urge all Members to support the passage of 
H.R. 5631.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlelady from North 
Carolina.
  Mr. GOODE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 5631, a bill 
I introduced to designate the Charlottesville Post Office as the 
``Corporal Bradley Arms Post Office Building'' in honor of a young man 
from the 5th District of Virginia who made the ultimate sacrifice in 
defending the United States of America.
  Marine Corporal Bradley Arms died in combat at the age of 20 in the 
Anbar Province of Iraq on November 19, 2004 in service to his country. 
Originally from Charlottesville, Virginia, ``Brad'' attended the 
University of Georgia until he was called into service with the Marine 
Corps Reserve.
  Friends and family described Brad as a friendly, caring, optimistic, 
patriotic and purposeful person. The three personal items he brought to 
Iraq appropriately illustrate his personality: a Bible, a picture of 
his family, and a University of Georgia flag. Brad was also a member of 
the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity at the University of Georgia. Family 
members recalled that Brad greatly enjoyed his fraternity brothers, 
friends, music, and faith in God.
  While in Iraq, Brad often wrote to friends and family, displaying his 
positive attitude toward his mission in the military and demonstrating 
how proud he was to serve and defend his country. He said that his 
experiences in the military, ``strengthened his resolve to live the 
life of a balanced man and lead by example.''
  Connor Rund, a young man who attends the same high school that 
Corporal Arms graduated from, contacted me suggesting that the 
Charlottesville Post Office be dedicated in Brad's honor. Since then, I 
have received several communications from members of the 
Charlottesville community in support of this tribute to Brad.
  Please join me in honoring the memory of this young man who was a 
great son, friend, and patriot by supporting H.R. 5631 and renaming the 
Charlottesville Post Office as the ``Corporal Bradley T. Arms Post 
Office Building.''

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  I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kucinich) that the House suspend the rules and 
pass the bill, H.R. 5631.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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