September 14, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 158 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session
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LANCE CORPORAL ANDY ``ACE'' NOWACKI POST OFFICE; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 158
(House of Representatives - September 14, 2020)
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[Pages H4365-H4366] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] LANCE CORPORAL ANDY ``ACE'' NOWACKI POST OFFICE Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3275) to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the ``Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office''. The Clerk read the title of the bill. The text of the bill is as follows: H.R. 3275 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. LANCE CORPORAL ANDY ``ACE'' NOWACKI POST OFFICE. (a) Designation.--The facility of the United States Postal Service located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, shall be known and designated as the ``Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki 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 ``Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office''. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney) and the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Cloud) each will control 20 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from New York. General Leave Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. 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 gentlewoman from New York? There was no objection. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join my colleagues in consideration of H.R. 3275 to designate the facility of the U.S. Post Office located at 340 Wetmore Avenue, Grand River, Ohio, as the Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office Building. Andrew, known as Andy or Ace to those who knew him, learned the importance of duty, country, commitment and community at a young age, as his parents had many friends who were police officers and veterans. Andy graduated from Brush High School in 1998 and joined the Marine Corps. Andy also attended the Cleveland Heights Police Academy becoming a patrolman for Grand River in 2001. He was a dedicated member of the Ready Response Team, the Honor Guard, and the Bike Patrol, always looking to protect and serve his community. {time} 1645 On February 26, 2005, he was killed by a roadside bomb on his second tour of duty in Iraq. He was serving as a gunner on a Humvee that was protecting a truck convoy south of Baghdad. Andy bravely served his country and community, and his memory in both of these roles should be commended. Mr. Speaker, I thank the distinguished Member from Ohio, Representative Joyce, for his legislation to honor this American hero. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself as much time as I may consume. I rise in support of H.R. 3275, which would name the United States Postal Service facility located at 340 Wetmore Avenue in Grand River, Ohio, as the Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office. Known as Andy or Ace to his loved ones, he graduated from Brush High School in 1998 and joined the Marine Corps Reserves shortly after. He attended the Cleveland Heights Police Academy and became a patrolman for Grand River in 2001. As a patrolman, he was a dedicated member of the ready response team, the honor guard, and the bike patrol. He was killed by a roadside bomb on his second tour in Iraq on February 26, 2005, as he served as a gunner on a [[Page H4366]] Humvee that was protecting a convoy south of Baghdad. Andy was always looking to protect and serve his country and those around him. He served his country and his community bravely, and I urge my colleagues to support this legislation. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. CLOUD. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Joyce). Mr. JOYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise humbled by the opportunity before this House today to help preserve the legacy of a true American patriot and local hero in northeast Ohio, the late Lance Corporal Andrew Nowacki. Lance Corporal Nowacki was tragically killed in action on February 26, 2005, while protecting his fellow marines during his second tour of duty in Iraq. He was just 24 years old. However, his dedication to protecting his community and serving his country made him a hero long before he gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom. Andrew, known as Andy or Ace to those closest to him, graduated from Brush High School in 1998 and signed up for the Marine Corps Reserves shortly thereafter. He later attended the Cleveland Heights Police Academy and joined the Grand River Police Department in 2001. Always looking to protect and serve others, Andy was a dedicated member of the ready response team, the honor guard, and the bike patrol. Andy's commitment to community, dedication to service, and desire to help others is something we should forever honor, and his sacrifice is something we should never forget. My bill, H.R. 3275, would rename the United States Post Office in Grand River, Ohio, the Lance Corporal Andy `Ace' Nowacki Post Office, ensuring he will forever be remembered by the community he cared so deeply for and contributed so much to. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to help preserve Andy's legacy and vote ``yes'' on H.R. 3275. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. Mrs. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I also urge passage of H.R. 3275, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Carolyn B. Maloney) that the House suspend the rules and pass the bill, H.R. 3275. 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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