July 25, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 126 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E994]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING FORMER POSTMASTER LOUIS A. JACKSON

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                        HON. STACEY E. PLASKETT

                         of the virgin islands

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 25, 2019

  Ms. PLASKETT. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor former Postmaster 
Louis A. Jackson, a native son of the Virgin Islands who dedicated 46 
years of his life to the United States Postal Service and serving the 
American people. During his time with the Postal Service, Mr. Louis 
Jackson was integral in the building of new post offices, expanding 
delivery routes, and has served as a mentor for many.
  An accomplished and venerable Postmaster, he made a significant 
difference to the postal system throughout the Virgin Islands and is a 
three-time winner of the Postal Service's prestigious National Benjamin 
Award. Many in the community relied on the steady hand and calm 
demeanor of Mr. Jackson in resolving postal and other issues in the 
community.
  Outside of the Postal Service, Postmaster Jackson is an active member 
of the community. He has served as a mentor and counselor for the 
countless young people in the Virgin Islands and taught martial arts to 
over 3000 students. He also served as the Chairman of the St. Croix 
chapter of the American Cancer Society, Vice President of the National 
League of Postmasters, and much more. Postmaster Louis Jackson has 
lived his life enriching his community and it is my honor on behalf of 
the 116th Congress and everyone who has been touched by his work and 
kind spirit, to say thank you.

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