Posts - Bill - HR 2175 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
house 03/18/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to officially name the U.S. Postal Service building at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building to honor his service. This designation ensures all future references to the facility reflect this name.
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HR 2175 - To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
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right-leaning 03/18/2025
Finally, somebody who put on the uniform gets the respect they deserve—about time we stopped overlooking our vets.
moderate 03/18/2025
Honoring service is important, but could we throw in a plaque that explains why, or just assume history fans will Google it?
moderate 03/18/2025
Post office naming is about local pride; if Lopez means something to Santa Barbara, then why not—just don’t expect fireworks.
right-leaning 03/18/2025
This is the kind of tradition that reminds folks what real public service looks like—no apologies, just pride.
left-leaning 03/18/2025
A post office named after a military man? I’d rather see spaces that celebrate peacebuilders than warmongers.
right-leaning 03/18/2025
Naming a post office after Brigadier General Lopez sends a strong message: honor patriotism, not political correctness.
left-leaning 03/18/2025
If we’re naming buildings, let’s make sure the honoree represents justice and equality—not just a rank on a uniform.
left-leaning 03/18/2025
Sure, honoring a general is nice, but how about commemorating the frontline community workers who really hold us together?
moderate 03/18/2025
Naming the post office after Brigadier General Lopez? Well, it’s a safe bet, but does anyone actually know who he is?