To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the "Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building".

I thank the gentleman from Texas for those kind remarks.

Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to honor the life and remember the sacrifice of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Joshua D. Miller of Pittston.

Trooper Miller was shot and killed on June 7, 2009, while attempting to apprehend a kidnapper who took a 9-year-old boy from his mother at gunpoint and fled. As he and his partner were trying to apprehend the suspect, Trooper Miller was shot in the upper chest and in the leg. While they returned fire, another State trooper and a local law enforcement officer were able to smash the window in the kidnapper's vehicle, grab the 9-year-old boy and carry him to safety.

Trooper Miller was flown to a hospital, but he died from his wounds.

Josh was born on June 13, 1974, a son of Walter Miller of Pittston and Peggy Miller of Plymouth. Josh graduated from Pittston Area High School, class of 1992. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1993, serving honorably and achieving the rank of corporal before his discharge.

Upon separation from active duty, Josh worked at the Monroe County Correctional Facility. He enrolled at Lackawanna Junior College and attended the Act 120 course. Upon graduation, Josh joined the Tunkhannock Borough Police Department in 1999. He worked there until September of 2002, when he joined the Pennsylvania State Police.

Trooper Miller first worked at the Bethlehem barracks, then at the Swiftwater barracks in Monroe County. While there, he was selected to be a member of an elite unit that conducted aggressive patrols. Trooper Miller took pride in training new troopers and hoped to instill his work ethic in them.

In 2001, Josh met his wife, Angela, and they were married in October of 2005. He had three daughters: Justine, Breana, and Joslyn.

After his death, thousands attended his viewing. More than 1,700 law enforcement officers from across the country attended his funeral. During the service, then-Governor Ed Rendell awarded Trooper Miller a posthumous Medal of Honor.

On the day he was shot and killed in the line of duty, Trooper Miller sent an email to a colleague. In it he wrote, ``I will not let anything happen to my brothers on my watch.''

After years of dedicated service as a U.S. Marine, as a law enforcement officer, and as a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, Trooper Miller ended his final watch on June 7, 2009. He died while saving a boy from a kidnapper with a gun. He died serving his community, his commonwealth, and his country.

That is why I encourage you to support H.R. 2415 and name the United States Postal Service facility at 11 Dock Street, Pittston, Pennsylvania, the ``Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building.''

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2415) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the ``Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building''.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within

which to revise and extend their remarks and to include extraneous material on the bill under consideration.

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

H.R. 2415, introduced by the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Barletta) would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the ``Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building.''

This bill is cosponsored by the entire Pennsylvania State delegation, and was favorably reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the 3rd of November.

Mr. Speaker, while we've considered multiple bills this afternoon to designate postal facilities for fallen military heroes, H.R. 2415 gives us the opportunity to honor those who wear a different kind of uniform--our country's law enforcement officers.

Specifically, this legislation would name the post office in Pittston, Pennsylvania, for Joshua Miller, a Pennsylvania State trooper who was shot and killed in the line of duty on June 7, 2009.

A veteran of the Marine Corps, Trooper Miller was attempting to save a 9-year-old boy from a man who had kidnapped a child at gunpoint when he was tragically shot by the suspect. For going above and beyond a police officer's duty to protect and serve, I thank Trooper Miller and all of those who wear the badge on a daily basis for their selfless service and dedication to our community.

With that, Mr. Speaker, I would now like to yield as much time as he may consume to my distinguished colleague from the State of Pennsylvania, the sponsor of this legislation, Mr. Barletta.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in strong support of H.R. 2415.

I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

I rise in strong support of H.R. 2415, a bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 11 Dock Street in Pittston, Pennsylvania, as the ``Trooper Joshua D. Miller Post Office Building.''

The measure before us was authored by Congressman Lou Barletta, and cosponsored by all of the members of the Pennsylvania delegation.

H.R. 2415 was favorably reported out of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by unanimous consent on November 3, 2011.

Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua D. Miller spent his life serving his country, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and his local community.

Born to Walter and Peggy Miller in 1974, Trooper Miller enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1993. Upon discharge, he returned to Pennsylvania and joined the Tunkhannock Borough Police Department before becoming a Pennsylvania State trooper.

Trooper Miller was a member of an elite unit of troopers assigned to handle the most dangerous cases. He made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty while trying to rescue a 9-year-old boy who had been kidnapped at gunpoint and was being held hostage. The young boy was ultimately released and returned safely to his family.

On the day of his death, Trooper Miller wrote in an email to a colleague: ``I will not let anything happen to my brothers on my watch.'' His life exemplified his commitment to serving his community and protecting his fellow officers.

Mr. Speaker, I ask that we pass H.R. 2415 to recognize the life and sacrifice of Pennsylvania State Trooper Joshua D. Miller.

I have no requests for time, and I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum is not present.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of the following postal naming bills en bloc: Calendar No. 401, H.R. 2415; Calendar No. 402, H.R. 3220; and Calendar No. 403, H.R. 3413.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the bills be read a third time and passed en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en bloc, with no intervening action or debate, and any related statements be printed in the Record.