[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 73 (Monday, May 5, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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SENSE OF HOUSE ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL LETTER CARRIERS APPRECIATION DAY

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                               speech of

                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in favor of H. Res. 49, 
supporting the establishment of a National Letter Carriers Appreciation 
Day.
  As the son of a rural letter carrier, I understand the hard work and 
sacrifice of our nation's letter carriers. Letter carriers deliver 
billions of pieces of mail to millions of homes and businesses each 
year. Working six days a week, letter carriers fulfill a great need in 
this country.
  Inscribed at the New York City General Post Office is the United 
States Postal Services' unofficial motto: ``Neither snow nor rain nor 
heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion 
of their appointed rounds.''
  Our nation's letter carriers are entrusted to carry out a vital 
service, and they do so with dignity. Many carriers, like my father, 
serve the same communities for their entire career. These carriers 
develop invaluable relationships with their customers and become an 
important part of their community.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in supporting the establishment of a 
National Letter Carriers Appreciation Day.

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