To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the "Martin G. 'Marty' Mahar Post Office".

Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 4425) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the ``Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office''.

Madam Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and add any extraneous materials.

Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Madam Speaker, as chairman of the House subcommittee with jurisdiction over the United States Postal Service, I am pleased to present H.R. 4425 for consideration. This legislation if adopted will designate the United States Postal Service facility located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, as the Martin G. ``Marty'' Mahar Post Office.

This legislation has been introduced by my colleague and friend Representative Paul Tonko of New York, and I would like to yield to him such time as he may consume in presenting this resolution.

Madam Speaker, Marty Mahar was truly an extraordinary American, and as my colleague has so eloquently described, his life was really a shining example of the possibilities of the American Dream. Marty Mahar, as has been noted, began his longstanding commitment to public service as a member of the United States Marine Corps during World War II. As a paratrooper in the Asiatic-Pacific theater, Mayor Mahar earned his four Battle Stars, as has been mentioned, through heroic service on the island of Iwo Jima. He received a Presidential Unit Citation and a Purple Heart in recognition of that service, and serious injuries were sustained during that combat. Mayor Mahar's meritorious service to our Nation was further recognized in December of 2005 as he was inducted into the inaugural class of the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame, following his nomination by Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno.

After his tour of duty in World War II, Mayor Mahar returned home to serve his community in a civilian capacity as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers. It is fitting that this letter carrier will now have the local post office in North Troy named after him. I can think of no greater tribute to this man, as his active membership with the letter carriers spans 51 years.

Following his tenure with the United States Postal Service, Mayor Mahar continued his commitment to serving his community as a highly regarded elected official. Specifically, Mayor Mahar's political career included service as a member of the Troy City Council for 10 years, deputy mayor of Troy for 2 years, and, ultimately, mayor of his beloved hometown from 1990 to 1991. Additionally, Mayor Mahar served on a variety of local community organizations and committees in fulfillment of his lifelong commitment to addressing the needs of America's military veterans and improving the lives of all Troy's citizens.

Included among Mayor Mahar's various community service positions were his chairmanship of the City of Troy Veterans Committee, his membership on the Legislative Committee for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, his tenure as youth activities director for the Department of New York VFW, and his membership on the National World War II Monument Committee here in Washington, D.C. Mayor Mahar will forever be remembered by the city of Troy as the founder of the Troy Flag Day Parade, which many regard as the largest parade in the Nation in honor of the American flag.

Madam Speaker, while, regrettably, Mayor Mahar passed away in October of 2007, his lifelong dedication to public service, to America's military veterans, and to the city of Troy will ensure that his legacy will never be forgotten. The life of Mayor Martin G. Mahar stands as a testament to public service, and it's my hope that we can honor this dedicated and remarkable American through the passage of this legislation to designate the North Troy post office in his honor.

I have no further speakers on this side, but I will continue to reserve the balance of my time.

I thank the gentlelady from North Carolina for her remarks, and I encourage my colleagues to join with Mr. Tonko, the lead sponsor of this resolution, H.R. 4425.

I yield back the balance of my time.

Madam Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Madam Speaker, I was not present for the following roll call votes. Had I been present, I would have voted as follows:

On rollcall No. 454, on H. Con. Res. 292, Supporting the goals and ideals of National

Aerospace Week, and for other purposes, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 450, on H. Res. 1219, Expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness Month, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 449, on H. Con. Res. 126, Recognizing the 50th anniversary of Title VI international education programs within the Department of Education, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 448, on H. Res. 1472, Expressing support for designation of the week of September 13, 2010, as National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 372, on H.R. 5297, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 293, on H.R. 5330, To Amend the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 to Extend the Operation of Such Act for a 5-Year Period Ending June 22, 2015, and for Other Purposes, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 292, H.R. 1017, Chiropractic Care Available to All Veterans Act, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 291, H. Con. Res. 278, Expressing the Sense of Congress That a Grateful Nation Supports and Salutes Sons and Daughters in Touch on Its 20th Anniversary That is Being Held on Father's Day, 2010, at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, the District of Columbia, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 213, H. Res. 1271, Honoring the Life and Achievements of Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 212, H. Res. 1257, Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National Financial Literacy Month, 2010, and for Other Purposes, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 172, H. Res. 1205, Providing for Consideration of the Bill (H.R. 4849) to Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Provide Tax Incentives for Small Business Job Creation, Extend the Build America Bonds Program, Provide Other Infrastructure Job Creation Tax Incentives, and for Other Purposes (On Ordering the Previous Question), I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 153, On Approving the Journal, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 84, H. Res. 699, Expressing the Appreciation of Congress for the Service and Sacrifice of the Members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 50, H.R. 4238, To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 930 39th Avenue in Greeley, Colorado, As the ``W.D. Farr Post Office Building'', I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 49, H.R. 4425, To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 2-116th Street in North Troy, New York, As the ``Martin G. `Marty' Mahar Post Office'', I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 19, H. Res. 1003, Expressing Support for the Designation of January 10, 2010, Through January 16, 2010, As National Influenza Vaccination Week, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 18, H. Res. 1011, Recognizing the Importance of Cervical Health and of Detecting Cervical Cancer During Its Earliest Stages and Supporting the Goals and Ideals of Cervical Health Awareness Month, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 17, H. Res. 990, Expressing Support for Designation of January 2010 As ``National Mentoring Month'', I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 5, H.R. 3892, To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 101 West Highway 64 Bypass in Roper, North Carolina, As the ``E.V. Wilkins Post Office'', I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 858, H. Res. 868, Honoring and Recognizing the Service and Achievements of Current and Former Female Members of the Armed Forces, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 381, H.R. 2847, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 109, H.J. Res. 38, Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009, and for Other Purposes, I would have voted ``aye.''

On rollcall No. 108, H.J. Res. 38, Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2009, and for Other Purposes, I would have voted ``no.''

On rollcall No. 107, On Approving the Journal, I would have voted ``aye.''

Madam Speaker, on September 17, 2009 I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 710, concerning H.R. 3221. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``no.''

On September 23, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 732, a motion to adjourn. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``no.''

On September 30, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 744, concerning H.R. 1771, the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On November 7, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 880, concerning H. Res. 877, expressing support for Chinese activists. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On December 16, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 980, concerning H. Res. 973. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On January 27, 2010, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 25, concerning H. Res. 1020. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On February 22, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 49, regarding H.R. 4425. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On February 22, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall vote 50, regarding H.R. 4238. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On February 23, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 53, concerning H. Res, 1059. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On March 4, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 85, concerning H. Res. 1086. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On March 21, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 168, concerning H. Res. 1099. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On March 21, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 169, concerning H. Res. 1119. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On March 23, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 172, concerning H. Res. 1205. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On April 14, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 199, concerning H. Res, 1236. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 13, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 271, concerning H. Res. 1338. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 13, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 272, concerning H. Res. 1337. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 20, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 290, concerning H.R. 5128. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 24, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 292, concerning H.R. 1017. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 27, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 306, concerning an adjournment of the House of Representatives. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On May 27, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 313, regarding H.R. 5136. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On June 16, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 366, regarding H. Res. 1422. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On July 22, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 464, concerning H.R. 5341. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

On September 23, I inadvertently failed to cast a recorded vote on rollcall 535, concerning H. Res. 1640. Had I cast my vote, I would have voted ``aye.''

Madam Speaker, unfortunately, I missed the following recorded votes on the House floor the week of Monday, February 22, 2010-Friday, February 26, 2010.

For Monday, February 22, 2010, I ask that the Record reflect that had I been present I would have voted ``aye'' on rollcall vote #49 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. 4425), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #50 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H.R. 4238).

For Tuesday, February 23, 2010, I ask that the Record reflect that had I been present I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote #51 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1083, which provides for consideration of H.R. 2314), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #52 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1066), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #53 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1059), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #54 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1039), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #55 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1046), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #56 (on agreeing to the Hastings (WA) amendment to H.R. 2314), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #57 (on agreeing to the Flake amendment to H.R. 2314), ``no'' on rollcall vote #58 (on agreeing to the Abercrombie amendment to H.R. 2314), ``no'' on rollcall vote #59 (on passage of H.R. 2314).

For Wednesday, February 24, 2010, I ask that the Record reflect that had I been present I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote #60 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1098, which provides for consideration of H.R. 4626), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #61 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1074), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #62 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 944), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #63 (on motion to recommit H.R. 4626 with instructions), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #64 (on passage of H.R. 4626), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #65 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Res. 1085).

For Thursday, February 25, 2010, I ask that the Record reflect that had I been present I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote #66 (on agreeing to H. Res. 1105, which provides for consideration of H.R. 2701), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #67 (on motion to concur in Senate amendments to H.R. 3961), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #68 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 227).

For Friday, February 26, 2010, I ask that the Record reflect that had I been present I would have voted ``no'' on rollcall vote #69 (on agreeing to the Reyes (TX) amendment to H.R. 2701), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #70 (on agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment to H.R. 2701), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #71 (on agreeing to the Schauer amendment to H.R. 2701), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #72 (on motion to recommit H.R. 2701 with instructions), ``no'' on rollcall vote #73 (on passage of H.R. 2701), ``aye'' on rollcall vote #74 (on motion to suspend the rules and agree to H. Con. Res. 238).

Madam Speaker, Representative Lynch has been a big help in making certain that we could move forward with a request from one of my local communities. Obviously, we honor, by renaming the post office at 116th Street in North Troy, the memory of Marty Mahar who served this country so well. Certainly he is a public servant who can be held up as a model for this Nation, one who has an outstanding track record of service to this Nation's military, taking and assisting the veterans as they return to our communities, working with them, having earned so much recognition and honor from his service to country. He was also just understood to be that voice for veterans who worked so steadfastly to make certain that they had a welcome home and that they were finding the services that were intended for them to be brought right to the doorstep.

Also, he has so many distinguished bids of service. He is honored for his civic duties, the sense that he cherished Troy and cherishes Troy at the local and State levels, recognized as president of the New York State Association of City Councils, having served as a city council member of Troy and then eventually as mayor.

All of these issues are why this recognition and the renaming of the post office is so worthy and so justified. He is a model for all. His dedication to this country and certainly his work servicing the Postal Service is just a sense of his love and devotion for Troy. The people of the community honor him in this very splendid fashion. They enable him to be held as that esteemed leader. And the work here done under H.R. 4425 is, I think, a very justified effort to rename the 116th Street post office in North Troy, which carries much pride to it--North Troy--the Martin G. ``Marty'' Mahar Post Office.

And I thank the gentleman from Massachusetts, Representative Lynch, again for the work done through the subcommittee and the committee to make this possible today. I would strongly encourage all of our colleagues to support H.R. 4425 with a resounding ``yes'' vote.