To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the "Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office".

Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for the opportunity to speak.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a true American hero, a Louisiana legend, Dr. Rudy Lombard.

My bill, H.R. 996, would designate the post office located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the heart of Algiers, where the Lombard and Carter families grew up for multiple generations, as the Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office.

This is a testament to the unforgettable legacy Dr. Lombard left on our city and our Nation. Born in my hometown of Algiers in 1939, Rudy Lombard was known for his determination to make a difference.

As a young college student at Xavier University, Dr. Lombard was a pillar of strength during the height of segregation. His leadership was evident when he fearlessly commanded the CORE Four in a sit-in at McCrory's Five and Dime, challenging the unjust shackles of Jim Crow laws.

Their journey to the Supreme Court in 1963 in the landmark Lombard v. Louisiana case was not just a legal triumph but a pivotal movement in the fight against segregation, setting precedents that broke down discriminatory practices.

Dr. Lombard's commitment to equality extended far beyond those early years. Decade after decade, he stood in the forefront addressing inequities in civil rights, challenging economic and cultural empowerment, and tirelessly advocating for public health.

His life was a testament to the power of one individual to spark change and to build coalitions to stand against injustices.

Today, we are not just bestowing an honor on a distinguished individual, we are cementing a legacy, recognizing a man whose life exemplified leadership by example.

Dr. Lombard was not only a standard-bearer, but he was also a force for positive change, a catalyst for movements that brought people together.

In leading this bipartisan initiative, I am honored to stand beside the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation who recognize the importance of preserving Dr. Lombard's memory.

I personally thank my colleagues for standing with me. I pray this serves as a reminder to future generations that the struggle for justice is, in fact, real and the impact for one's personal commitment can resonate across the ages. Yes, one person can make a difference. Dr. Rudy Lombard certainly has done just that for generations and generations to come, with his courage, his leadership, and his commitment.

This honor today is a small token to recognize and pay homage to his great leadership.

Mr. Speaker, may we all strive to emulate the spirit of Dr. Rudy Lombard in our service to the American people. I urge a favorable passage.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 996) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Blvd., in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the ``Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office''.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on this measure.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this bill, which names a New Orleans post office for Dr. Rudolph Joseph Lombard.

Dr. Lombard was born and raised in New Orleans and grew up witnessing discrimination in New Orleans which inspired him to become a leading activist.

As a college student of Xavier University, he organized a sit-in in 1960 at McCrory's Five and Dime store to protest Jim Crow laws.

Dr. Lombard's activism led to the landmark Supreme Court case, Lombard v. Louisiana, which overturned related charges and set a critical precedent for striking down segregation laws.

Dr. Lombard was dedicated to justice and equality. However, he is a lesser-known leader in the civil rights movement due to his humility.

Today the U.S. House publicly recognizes his contributions.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bipartisan legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R. 996, to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3901 MacArthur Boulevard in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the Dr. Rudy Lombard Post Office.

Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Carter), my distinguished colleague.

Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished gentleman from New Orleans for his eloquent words about Dr. Lombard. May I add, not only was

he a hero to the people of New Orleans and Louisiana, but he was also a nationally recognized civil rights advocate who was the vice president of CORE when he was a student at Xavier University. He is remembered for leading a 1960 sit-in at McCrory's Five and Dime store to peacefully protest Jim Crow in Louisiana with a group of people famously known as the ``CORE Four.''

So the naming of this post office will be an opportunity not just for the people of his city and State, but for the people of the United States to recognize him.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 326, S. 3639; Calendar No. 328, H.R. 292; Calendar No. 327, S. 3640; Calendar No. 331, H.R. 3944; Calendar No. 361, S. 3851; Calendar No. 320, S. 2143; Calendar No. 329, H.R. 996; Calendar No. 321, S. 2274; Calendar No. 330, H.R. 2379; Calendar No. 322, S. 2717; Calendar No. 324, S. 3357; Calendar No. 323, S. 3267; Calendar No. 325, S. 3419; Calendar No. 363, H.R. 3865; Calendar No. 362, H.R. 2754; and Calendar No. 364, H.R. 3947.

I ask unanimous consent that the bills en bloc be considered read a third time and passed and that the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, all en bloc.