[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 110 (Thursday, July 2, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE BRISTOL BOROUGH POST OFFICE

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                       HON. BRIAN K. FITZPATRICK

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 2, 2026

  Mr. FITZPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the historic 
Bristol Borough Post Office in Bristol, Pennsylvania, one of the 
original post offices established at the founding of our Nation's 
postal system, and to honor its enduring legacy of public service 
spanning more than two and a half centuries.
  Established in 1775 under the authority of the Second Continental 
Congress, the Bristol Post Office traces its origins to the creation of 
the United States Postal Service by our Nation's Founders. With 
Benjamin Franklin serving as the first Postmaster General, Bristol was 
selected as one of the original post offices because of its strategic 
location along the vital postal route connecting Philadelphia and New 
York. At a time when reliable communication was essential to the cause 
of American independence, Bristol played an important role in carrying 
correspondence, military intelligence, and news that helped unite the 
Colonies during the Revolutionary era.
  For more than 250 years the Bristol Post Office has continuously 
served the people of Bucks County through every chapter of our Nation's 
history. While its physical location has changed over the centuries, 
its mission has remained constant: delivering communication, fostering 
commerce, and serving the American people with dedication and 
reliability.
  The story of the Bristol Post Office is inseparable from the story of 
Bristol Borough itself. As one of Pennsylvania's oldest riverfront 
communities and a thriving center of commerce along the Delaware River, 
Bristol has long embodied the industrious spirit that helped build our 
Commonwealth and our Nation. The continued operation of this historic 
post office reflects the resilience, patriotism, and civic pride that 
have defined generations of Bristol residents.
  Today, as we recognize the extraordinary history of the Bristol 
Borough Post Office, we also pay tribute to the generations of postal 
workers whose commitment to public service has strengthened our 
communities and upheld one of the federal government's most trusted 
institutions. Their dedication has ensured that, for more than two 
centuries, the promise of connection has reached every doorstep.
  On behalf of the United States Congress, I proudly recognize the 
Bristol Borough Post Office for its remarkable place in American 
history and its enduring service to the people of Pennsylvania's 1st 
Congressional District. May its legacy continue to remind us of the 
enduring values of service, community, and the unity that has bound our 
Nation together since its earliest days.

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