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- Rep. Gregory Meeks
Today, @USPS and I commemorated #BlackHistoryMonth through unveiling the stamp of Rep. John Lewis in #NY05. I was joined by @LtGovDelgado to recognize this Civil Rights legend. The stamp honors Lewis’ lifelong commitment to equality and justice. https://t.co/i2qq9P9Ems
- Congressman Troy A. Carter
It’s wonderful to see the John R. Lewis Post Office be officially named in honor of the legendary Congressman. I’m proud to have cosponsored #HR5577 which made this possible. Thank you for your leadership on this @RepNikema! @repjohnlewis https://t.co/aZNaxsNglx
- Steny Hoyer
I was honored to cosponsor and bring #HR5577 to the House Floor in 2022. I am grateful that the John R. Lewis Post Office continues to remind us of my dear friend and brother's legacy, as well as our commitment to creating the Beloved Community he worked so tirelessly to build. https://t.co/RfSxQVZEbF
- Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
John Mercer Langston redefined what was possible for Black Virginians in the late 19th century, becoming the first Black member of Congress to represent Virginia. I introduced a bill to rename the Petersburg Post Office as the “John Mercer Langston U.S. Postal Service Building. https://t.co/T1iwLQNg1a
- Rep. Glenn Ivey
Kudos to @RepNikema for her work to rename Atlanta's main post office after the late Rep. John Lewis. I'm proud of my colleagues who are keeping Lewis' spirit alive through words and action. #HR5577 #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/sNrnzE1slx