[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 34 (Monday, March 11, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S1590]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO LYAL HANSON

 Mr. BEGICH. Madam President, today I wish to honor Mr. Lyal 
Hanson, who is entering his 50th year of service to the United States 
Postal Service. The State of Alaska had only been a State for 5 years 
when Mr. Hanson began delivering mail.
  In Alaska, mail delivery is not just a convenience; it is a 
necessity. For interior villages, towns on the coast, and residents who 
live in the Bush, the mail is a lifeline and often the only method of 
regular communication. In Alaska's urban and rural areas, the mail is a 
critical part of our communications infrastructure which allows small 
businesses to transport goods.
  Today, Mr. Hanson delivers mail in South Anchorage near Tudor Road. 
Residents on his delivery route know him and appreciate his public 
service. Letter carriers like Lyal Hanson helped Alaska in the early 
stages of statehood and his work ties our communities together as we 
continue to grow.
  Our State's economy has developed tremendously since Lyal Hanson 
began delivering mail, and the public service of people like him is 
part of our success story. At this time, I would like to recognize and 
thank Mr. Hanson for his many years of service to the United States 
Postal Service. We are fortunate to have someone as dedicated and 
committed to delivering mail in our communities.

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