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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MARILYN MONROE POST OFFICE
Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill
(H.R. 1252) to designate the facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys, California, as
the ``Marilyn Monroe Post Office''.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
H.R. 1252
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. MARILYN MONROE POST OFFICE.
(a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal
Service located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard in Van Nuys,
California, shall be known and designated as the ``Marilyn
Monroe Post Office''.
(b) References.--Any reference in a law, map, regulation,
document, paper, or other record of the United States to the
facility referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be
a reference to the ``Marilyn Monroe Post Office''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
California (Mr. Rouda) and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Gosar) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from California.
General Leave
Mr. ROUDA. 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.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the
gentleman from California (Mr. Cardenas), my fellow Representative.
Mr. CARDENAS. Mr. Speaker, I thank Congressman Rouda for this
opportunity to speak on the floor.
Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to be a Representative of the San
Fernando Valley in the United States House of Representatives.
I rise today to honor two American artists: the great Marilyn Monroe
and Ritchie Valens.
I offer these bills, H.R. 1252 and 1253, today on the floor of the
House of Representatives to name the post offices of Van Nuys and
Pacoima, California, in their honor.
First, I offer H.R. 1252 in celebration of the talented and legendary
Marilyn Monroe, who has roots in my district. Marilyn Monroe was born
in Los Angeles, California, grew up in Van Nuys, and attended Van Nuys
High School. She grew up poor and bounced around orphanages as a child.
Back then, the chances of a poor woman like Marilyn Monroe becoming a
national success and musical legend was nearly impossible, but she beat
the odds. Despite her turbulent childhood, Marilyn Monroe found
stability and joy while living in Van Nuys, California.
Her hard work and perseverance led her to become a timeless,
internationally recognized icon.
In a world where many believe wealth, status, or name determine one's
destiny, Marilyn Monroe's story defies the odds and inspires many
others to believe they, too, can achieve very similar success.
Marilyn Monroe showed us that dreaming big and working hard means
something in America. Marilyn Monroe went off to become an artist and a
trailblazer, starring in her own movies and setting records during her
singing career.
It is with great pride that I introduce this bill to rename the Van
Nuys Post Office in celebration of the life and the incredible history
of Marilyn Monroe.
Mr. GOSAR. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1252, introduced by
Representative Tony Cardenas. This bill names the post office located
in Van Nuys, California, in honor of Marilyn Monroe.
Miss Monroe spent her formative years in Van Nuys and attended the
high school in the area. The neighborhood held a special place in her
heart.
She has said it--Van Nuys--was a source of joy, as it served as an
escape from her turbulent childhood, and it was Van Nuys where she was
discovered at the local airport. From there, Marilyn Monroe became one
of America's most famous and recognizable pop icons.
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I
yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. ROUDA. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from California (Mr. Rouda) that the House suspend the rules
and pass the bill, H.R. 1252.
The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the
rules were suspended and the bill was passed.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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