To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the "Paul Piperato Post Office Building".

Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of legislation honoring a man whose service and leadership left a lasting mark on Rockland County and the town of Haverstraw.

Paul Piperato dedicated more than three decades of his life to public service, including 15 years as Rockland County clerk, where his vision and commitment transformed county government for the better.

Paul was revered and respected across party lines. As a Rockland County clerk, he revolutionized the office, making it more accessible and efficient for the community that he so dearly loved.

Paul's work extended beyond his official duties, touching lives through his involvement with numerous civic organizations, including: Jawonio, People to People, and The ARC Rockland Foundation.

During his tenure, he modernized county services by developing a cutting-edge computer imaging system, launching a 24-7 online records portal, and introducing e-filing and e-recording services that improved efficiency and accessibility for residents. His work ensured that government functioned not just effectively but responsively, meeting people where they are.

Paul created the highly successful veteran discount program, Return the FAVOR, demonstrating his deep commitment to those who served our Nation. His dedication to attending naturalization ceremonies for new citizens reflected his profound love for our community and country, bringing joy to those he welcomed as his fellow Americans.

His legacy as a public servant made him a pillar of Haverstraw in Rockland County and continues to benefit residents every single day through the programs and systems that he put in place.

It is, therefore, my honor to help introduce this legislation to rename the United States Postal Service facility located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the Paul Piperato Post Office Building. This designation is a meaningful appreciation for his hard work, his leadership, and his lifelong commitment to serving others.

By renaming this post office, we ensure that future generations will know the name of Paul Piperato, not only as a county clerk but as a visionary public servant who worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those who he served.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 1009) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 86 Main Street in Haverstraw, New York, as the ``Paul Piperato 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 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 Haverstraw, New York, for Paul Piperato.

Paul served the county of Rockland for over 30 years, 15 of them as county clerk. He was responsible for numerous innovative services in the county clerk's office, and his passion for the people who he worked with was evident in the quality of his work.

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

Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Lawler).

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my House colleagues to support this bill naming a post office for a local public servant, Paul Piperato, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1009.

Paul Piperato served as Rockland County clerk since 2006. He brought strong government expertise that began in 1988, when he joined the county's finance department and later spent 16 years as deputy county clerk.

During his tenure as county clerk, he modernized the office by implementing a digital records system and introduced new, user- friendly, and novel features to its website and mobile services for the public.

Paul Piperato remained an active part of his community, serving various local organizations and youth programs.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Mr. Piperato by naming a post office in Haverstraw, New York, after him, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I urge passage of H.R. 1009, and I yield back the balance of my time.