To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the "Jay P. Larson Post Office Building".

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of my legislation, H.R. 2466, which will redesignate the Rockford post office on Harrison Avenue in honor of Jay Larson.

I thank the chair and ranking member for their support, and my colleague on the other side of the aisle, Darin LaHood, for partnering with me in this effort.

Jay Larson was born and raised in the same hometown as me. We are proud to have been from Rockford, Illinois. In fact, Jay was also proud to share the same high school as myself, Boylan Central Catholic High School.

Jay served in our community as a letter carrier for 25 years, but here is the thing: He never took a sick day because delivering the mail was more than a job for Jay. Everyone who knew him told me of a man who was proud to take care of his neighbors, whether it be caring smiles or conversation, thoughtful gestures, and the occasional treat for his furry friends along the route.

To his fellow letter carriers, Jay was well known for his willingness to lend a hand, often helping others with their routes after he finished his own. As one of those colleagues summed it up: ``He made everyone feel like you were the most important person in the world at that time.''

Jay is the definition of an exemplary public servant and a good neighbor.

His last mail route was March 27, 2024. Jay was killed in a senseless and violent attack while on the job.

As we approach the 2-year anniversary of this tragedy, it is my hope that renaming the main Rockford post office in Jay's honor will offer a testament to his service while giving our city something else to be proud of.

Mr. Speaker, Jay Larson is worthy of this honor and worthy of our memory. I urge my colleagues to support this bill.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 2466) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford, Illinois, as the ``Jay P. Larson Post Office Building''.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days in which in which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials 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 Rockford, Illinois, for Jay P. Larson.

Mr. Larson worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years. Serving with enthusiasm and commitment, known for his joy and warmheartedness, Jay Larson was tragically killed in a mass stabbing spree in March 2024 while delivering the mail.

Mr. Larson is survived by his mother, seven siblings, 10 nieces and nephews, and many friends.

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

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

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my House colleagues to support this bill naming a post office for Jay P. Larson who served his community with distinction as a U.S. Postal Service letter carrier.

Mr. Speaker, 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. 2466. This is a bipartisan bill to rename a local Illinois post office after Jay Larson, who served his community as a dedicated letter carrier.

Jay Larson was killed while doing his job, delivering mail to his community. Mr. Larson was one of four people killed in attacks that took place last year in Rockford, Illinois. He gave more than 25 years of service to the United States Postal Service.

Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague, Congressman Sorensen, for advocating on behalf of his constituent and bringing this bill to the floor.

Mr. Speaker, I encourage my colleagues to join me in honoring the life of Jay Larson by naming a post office in Rockford, Illinois, after him, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Sorensen).

Mr. Speaker, I urge the passage of H.R. 2466, and I yield back the balance of my time.