[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 163 (Wednesday, October 16, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H8169]
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                       MARILYN MONROE POST OFFICE

  Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill 
(H.R. 1252) to designate the facility of the United States Postal 
Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as 
the ``Marilyn Monroe Post Office''.
  The Clerk read the title of the bill.
  The text of the bill is as follows:

                               H.R. 1252

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

     SECTION 1. MARILYN MONROE POST OFFICE.

       (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal 
     Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, 
     California, shall be known and designated as the ``Marilyn 
     Monroe Post Office''.
       (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 ``Marilyn Monroe Post Office''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
California (Mr. Rouda) and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.


                             General Leave

  Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may 
have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and 
include extraneous material on this measure.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Cardenas), my fellow Representative.
  Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Rouda for this 
opportunity to speak on the floor.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to be a Representative of the San 
Fernando Valley in the United States House of Representatives.
  I rise today to honor two American artists: the great Marilyn Monroe 
and Ritchie Valens.
  I offer these bills, H.R. 1252 and 1253, today on the floor of the 
House of Representatives to name the post offices of Van Nuys and 
Pacoima, California, in their honor.
  First, I offer H.R. 1252 in celebration of the talented and legendary 
Marilyn Monroe, who has roots in my district. Marilyn Monroe was born 
in Los Angeles, California, grew up in Van Nuys, and attended Van Nuys 
High School. She grew up poor and bounced around orphanages as a child.
  Back then, the chances of a poor woman like Marilyn Monroe becoming a 
national success and musical legend was nearly impossible, but she beat 
the odds. Despite her turbulent childhood, Marilyn Monroe found 
stability and joy while living in Van Nuys, California.
  Her hard work and perseverance led her to become a timeless, 
internationally recognized icon.
  In a world where many believe wealth, status, or name determine one's 
destiny, Marilyn Monroe's story defies the odds and inspires many 
others to believe they, too, can achieve very similar success.
  Marilyn Monroe showed us that dreaming big and working hard means 
something in America. Marilyn Monroe went off to become an artist and a 
trailblazer, starring in her own movies and setting records during her 
singing career.
  It is with great pride that I introduce this bill to rename the Van 
Nuys Post Office in celebration of the life and the incredible history 
of Marilyn Monroe.
  Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1252, introduced by 
Representative Tony Cardenas. This bill names the post office located 
in Van Nuys, California, in honor of Marilyn Monroe.
  Miss Monroe spent her formative years in Van Nuys and attended the 
high school in the area. The neighborhood held a special place in her 
heart.
  She has said it--Van Nuys--was a source of joy, as it served as an 
escape from her turbulent childhood, and it was Van Nuys where she was 
discovered at the local airport. From there, Marilyn Monroe became one 
of America's most famous and recognizable pop icons.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I 
yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from California (Mr. Rouda) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the bill, H.R. 1252.
  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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