[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 207 (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H5095]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
PAUL PIPERATO POST OFFICE BUILDING
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass
the bill (H.R. 1009) to designate the facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as
the ``Paul Piperato Post Office Building''.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
H.R. 1009
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PAUL PIPERATO POST OFFICE BUILDING.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York,
shall be known and designated as the ``Paul Piperato 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 ``Paul Piperato 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 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 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 Haverstraw, New York, for Paul Piperato.
Paul served the county of Rockland for over 30 years, 15 of them as
county clerk. He was responsible for numerous innovative services in
the county clerk's office, and his passion for the people who he worked
with was evident in the quality of his work.
Mr. Speaker, 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.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1009.
Paul Piperato served as Rockland County clerk since 2006. He brought
strong government expertise that began in 1988, when he joined the
county's finance department and later spent 16 years as deputy county
clerk.
During his tenure as county clerk, he modernized the office by
implementing a digital records system and introduced new, user-
friendly, and novel features to its website and mobile services for the
public.
Paul Piperato remained an active part of his community, serving
various local organizations and youth programs.
Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the
life of Mr. Piperato by naming a post office in Haverstraw, New York,
after him, and I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman
from New York (Mr. Lawler).
Mr. LAWLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of legislation
honoring a man whose service and leadership left a lasting mark on
Rockland County and the town of Haverstraw.
Paul Piperato dedicated more than three decades of his life to public
service, including 15 years as Rockland County clerk, where his vision
and commitment transformed county government for the better.
Paul was revered and respected across party lines. As a Rockland
County clerk, he revolutionized the office, making it more accessible
and efficient for the community that he so dearly loved.
Paul's work extended beyond his official duties, touching lives
through his involvement with numerous civic organizations, including:
Jawonio, People to People, and The ARC Rockland Foundation.
During his tenure, he modernized county services by developing a
cutting-edge computer imaging system, launching a 24-7 online records
portal, and introducing e-filing and e-recording services that improved
efficiency and accessibility for residents. His work ensured that
government functioned not just effectively but responsively, meeting
people where they are.
Paul created the highly successful veteran discount program, Return
the FAVOR, demonstrating his deep commitment to those who served our
Nation. His dedication to attending naturalization ceremonies for new
citizens reflected his profound love for our community and country,
bringing joy to those he welcomed as his fellow Americans.
His legacy as a public servant made him a pillar of Haverstraw in
Rockland County and continues to benefit residents every single day
through the programs and systems that he put in place.
It is, therefore, my honor to help introduce this legislation to
rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main
Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the Paul Piperato Post Office
Building. This designation is a meaningful appreciation for his hard
work, his leadership, and his lifelong commitment to serving others.
By renaming this post office, we ensure that future generations will
know the name of Paul Piperato, not only as a county clerk but as a
visionary public servant who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of
those who he served.
Ms. RANDALL. Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 1009, and I yield
back the balance of my time.
Mr. GILL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I encourage my House colleagues to
support this bill naming a post office for a local public servant, Paul
Piperato, and 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. 1009.
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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