To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the "Sidney 'Sid' Sanders McMath Post Office Building".

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 3869. This bill would designate the facility of the United States Post Office located at 600 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock as the Sidney ``Sid'' Sanders McMath Post Office Building.

Sid McMath is one of Arkansas's finest sons, and he dedicated his life to serving Arkansas and our country. He was the 34th Governor of Arkansas and served as a U.S. Marine in World War II. He received the Silver Star for his valor during the Battle of Piva Forks.

Sid McMath was born in Columbia County, Arkansas, on June 14, 1912. In high school, he was a skilled boxer and won the State Golden Gloves title. He worked his way through college at the University of Arkansas by waiting tables, washing dishes, and fighting in exhibition boxing matches. After college, he served as a United States Marine during World War II where he distinguished himself in combat and earned the Silver Star and the Legion of Merit.

In 1948, Sid McMath was elected as the 34th Governor of Arkansas, serving from 1949 to 1953. As Governor, he was a staunch advocate for civil rights, fighting to uphold voting rights for all Americans and working to abolish the poll tax.

After serving as Governor, he continued his service to his Nation as a member of the Marine Corps Reserve, rising to the rank of major general. In 1967, he founded the Marine Corps Junior ROTC at Catholic High School for Boys in Little Rock. Many of the cadets known as ``Sid's Kids'' have followed his example by serving our country.

Governor McMath passed away in 2003 at the age of 91 in Little Rock. His autobiography, ``Promises Kept,'' was posthumously awarded the Arkansas Historical Association's highest accolade, the John G. Ragsdale Prize.

Today we honor Sid McMath's dedication and service to his State and Nation by installing a permanent marker of his contribution to Arkansas and America. His example is one all Americans and Arkansans can admire, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this bill to honor his legacy.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3869) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Sidney `Sid' Sanders McMath Post Office Building''.

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 the bill under consideration.

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3869, introduced by the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Griffin), would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the Sidney ``Sid'' Sanders McMath Post Office Building. The bill was introduced on February 1 and was reported from the Government Oversight and Reform Committee on February 7.

Mr. Speaker, Sid McMath was a prosecuting attorney, a decorated United States Marine officer, and the 34th Governor of the great State of Arkansas. As a Marine officer, he received the Legion of Merit Silver Star for his heroic leadership during World War II. As Governor, McMath championed several infrastructure improvements to benefit his State. This included the paving of primary roads and expanding rural electrification.

McMath unfortunately died in his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Saturday, October 4, 2003. He was given a full military funeral by the U.S. Marine Corps Honor Guard.

Mr. Speaker, Mr. McMath is a very worthy designee of this postal facility naming, and I urge all Members to join me in support of this bill.

With that, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, at this time, I would like to yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Arkansas (Mr. Griffin).

Mr. Speaker, I join with Representative Griffin in urging all of our Members to support this bill in the naming of the Sidney ``Sid'' Sanders McMath Post Office Building, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

As a member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, I am pleased to join my colleagues in the consideration of H.R. 3869, to designate the facility of the U.S. Postal Service located at 600 East Capitol Avenue in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the ``Sidney `Sid' Sanders McMath Post Office Building.''

The bill before us was introduced by Representative Tim Griffin on February 1, 2012. In accordance with committee requirements, H.R. 3869 is cosponsored by all members of the Arkansas delegation and was reported out of the Oversight Committee by unanimous consent on June 27, 2012.

As a former two-term Governor for Arkansas, Sidney Sanders McMath started his career as an enlisted officer with the U.S. Marine Corps. Having fought in the battle for the Solomon Islands in World War II, Mr. McMath would earn the rank of lieutenant colonel for his courageous efforts in the war. When he retired from the U.S. Marine Corps, his rank was major general.

A decorated war hero, McMath would return to his hometown of Hot Springs in time to be elected as a local prosecutor. Earning a reputation as a reformer, he worked tirelessly to rid the local government of corruption. His noble actions and hard work would carry him to victory in the 1948 election to become Governor of Arkansas. Leading the way as a reformist in all manners, McMath fought for civil rights for African Americans and modernized the Arkansas transportation infrastructure.

His hard work and determination have cemented his legacy in Arkansas's history. To commemorate Sidney ``Sid'' Sanders McMath, I ask that we pass the measure before us, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, having no other speakers, 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 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee be discharged from the following postal naming bills en bloc: H.R. 2338 and H.R. 3892; that the Senate proceed to their consideration and the consideration of the following bills, en bloc, which were received from the House and are at the desk: H.R., 3869, H.R. 4389, H.R. 6260, H.R. 6379, and H.R. 6587.

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 that any related statements be printed in the Record.