[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1143]
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       IN RECOGNITION OF THE NATIONAL LETTER CARRIERS ASSOCIATION

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, November 14, 2022

  Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay 
tribute to the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), Branch 
36., on the occasion of their 46th annual dinner dance. For over 130 
years, Branch 36 has demonstrated its steadfast dedication to its 
members, their families, and the larger communities of Manhattan and 
the Bronx.
  Founded in 1889, New York Letter Carriers, Branch 36 has represented 
the interest of its members and their families by fighting for adequate 
benefits and working conditions, offering scholarships to New York City 
youth, and defending pensions for retirees.
  In 1970, as a rank-and-file letter carrier at Grand Central Station, 
Vincent Sombroto assumed leadership of the wildcat postal strike that 
directly led to the creation of the modern U.S. Postal Service. The 
following year he was elected president of Branch 36, and later went on 
to become the 16th President of NALC
  Branch 36 is located in the Vincent Sombrotto Post Office at Grand 
Central Station, which was renamed through legislation that I 
introduced in the House of Representatives after his passing in 2013 
and its leadership today continues in his tradition of leadership.
  Branch 36 President Charlie Heege and all of the Branch officers and 
members provide such an important service to vulnerable residents and 
communities. Through all of their continued efforts, Branch 36 remains 
a true beacon of leadership and strength.
  The support of the NALC was also crucial to passing the Postal 
Service Reform Act, which I introduced in the House of Representatives. 
This legislation with critically reform the Postal Service and ensure 
it is on stable financial footing.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 
laudable history of Branch 36 and in expressing my gratitude for its 
continued commitment to its members, families, and community.

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