To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the "Sheriff Adrian 'Butch' Anderson Post Office Building".

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of legislation honoring a man whose life was defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to his community.

Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson dedicated more than five decades to public safety and public service in Dutchess County, New York.

Sheriff Anderson's law enforcement career began in 1970, when he was appointed a deputy sheriff in the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. He served in the uniform patrol division and was promoted to detective in 1974.

In 1983, he was elected mayor of the village of Pawling and served for 8 years.

Sheriff Anderson was elected Dutchess County Sheriff in 1999 and served with honor until his untimely passing on September 29, 2021, during his sixth term.

He also served as a member of the Dutchess County GOP Executive Committee, took on pivotal roles in New York State Sheriffs' Association, and chaired President Trump's New York campaign in 2016.

Butch's commitment extended beyond law enforcement. He was actively involved with community organizations, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Hudson Valley, and the McElroy Children's Cancer Foundation.

Sheriff Anderson lived a life marked by courage, integrity, and a genuine concern for the people he served. He believed in leading from the front, treating others with respect, and showing up for his community every single day.

A close friend of longtime Pawling resident James Earl Jones, Sheriff Anderson's voice was a mixture of Darth Vader and John Wayne. He had a distinctive voice and presence, and he was a humble and gentle man.

It is, therefore, my honor to announce this legislation designating the United States Postal Service facility located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson Post Office Building. This legislation serves as a lasting tribute to a man whose service profoundly shaped Dutchess County for more than five decades.

Mr. Speaker, I thank my good friend, Sheriff Anderson, for his service, his sacrifice, and his unwavering commitment to Dutchess County. His legacy will endure for generations to come.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1008) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 298 Route 292 in Holmes, New York, as the ``Sheriff Adrian `Butch' Anderson Post Office Building''.

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 would rename a post office in Holmes, New York, for Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson.

Sheriff Anderson served Dutchess County for over 50 years, as mayor of Pawling for 8 years and sheriff for 47 years.

His numerous philanthropic efforts include his role as a board member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley. He was also chairman of numerous organizations, including the American Heart Association, the March of Dimes, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters.

Sheriff Anderson is survived by his wife, Danielle, and children.

I encourage my colleagues to support this bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler).

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues in the House to support this bill naming a post office for a local civil servant, Sheriff Adrian ``Butch'' Anderson.

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

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

I rise today in support of H.R. 1008. Sheriff Adrian Anderson was a 47-year veteran of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office. In 1983, he was elected mayor of Pawling and served as the village's mayor for 8 years. He received five Combat Crosses, which are awarded to officers who perform acts of heroism in their communities.

Sheriff Anderson was an active member of many local organizations, as my colleague shared, serving as a board member of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley and chairman of the March of Dimes.

I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Sheriff Anderson by naming a post office in Holmes, New York, after him.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

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