[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)]
[House]
[Pages H5094-H5095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SHERIFF ADRIAN ``BUTCH'' ANDERSON POST OFFICE BUILDING
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass
the bill (H.R. 1008) to designate the facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the
``Sheriff Adrian `Butch' Anderson Post Office Building''.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
H.R. 1008
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHERIFF ADRIAN ``BUTCH'' ANDERSON POST OFFICE
BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, shall
be known and designated as the ``Sheriff Adrian `Butch'
Anderson 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 ``Sheriff Adrian `Butch' Anderson Post
Office Building''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Texas (Mr. Gill) and the gentlewoman from Washington (Ms. Randall) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Texas.
General Leave
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all
Members 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 Texas?
There was no objection.
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill, which would rename a
post office in Holmes, New York, for Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson.
Sheriff Anderson served Dutchess County for over 50 years, as mayor
of Pawling for 8 years and sheriff for 47 years.
His numerous philanthropic efforts include his role as a board member
of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley. He was also
chairman of numerous organizations, including the American Heart
Association, the March of Dimes, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Sheriff Anderson is survived by his wife, Danielle, and children.
I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the
balance of my time.
Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
I rise today in support of H.R. 1008. Sheriff Adrian Anderson was a
47-year veteran of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. In 1983, he
was elected mayor of Pawling and served as the village's mayor for 8
years. He received five Combat Crosses, which are awarded to officers
who perform acts of heroism in their communities.
Sheriff Anderson was an active member of many local organizations, as
my colleague shared, serving as a board member of the Make-A-Wish
Foundation of the Hudson Valley and chairman of the March of Dimes.
I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Sheriff
Anderson by naming a post office in Holmes, New York, after him.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
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Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume
to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler).
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of
legislation honoring a man whose life was defined by service,
leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his community.
Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson dedicated more than five decades to
public safety and public service in Dutchess County, New York.
Sheriff Anderson's law enforcement career began in 1970, when he was
appointed a deputy sheriff in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He
served in the uniform patrol division and was promoted to detective in
1974.
In 1983, he was elected mayor of the village of Pawling and served
for 8 years.
Sheriff Anderson was elected Dutchess County Sheriff in 1999 and
served with honor until his untimely passing on September 29, 2021,
during his sixth term.
He also served as a member of the Dutchess County GOP Executive
Committee, took on pivotal roles in New York State Sheriffs'
Association, and chaired President Trump's New York campaign in 2016.
Butch's commitment extended beyond law enforcement. He was actively
involved with community organizations, including the Make-a-Wish
Foundation of Hudson Valley, and the McElroy Children's Cancer
Foundation.
Sheriff Anderson lived a life marked by courage, integrity, and a
genuine concern for the people he served. He believed in leading from
the front, treating others with respect, and showing up for his
community every single day.
A close friend of longtime Pawling resident James Earl Jones, Sheriff
Anderson's voice was a mixture of Darth Vader and John Wayne. He had a
distinctive voice and presence, and he was a humble and gentle man.
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It is, therefore, my honor to announce this legislation designating
the United States Postal Service facility located at 298 Route 292 in
Holmes, New York, as the Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson Post Office
Building. This legislation serves as a lasting tribute to a man whose
service profoundly shaped Dutchess County for more than five decades.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, Sheriff Anderson, for his
service, his sacrifice, and his unwavering commitment to Dutchess
County. His legacy will endure for generations to come.
Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this
legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues in the
House to support this bill naming a post office for a local civil
servant, Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson.
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 Texas (Mr. Gill) that the House suspend the rules and
pass the bill, H.R. 1008.
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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