Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 2079, introduced by the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. McCarthy) would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 10 Main Street in East Rockaway, New York, as the John J. Cook Post Office. The bill was introduced in June of this year and was favorably reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on November 3 of last year. Mr. Speaker, John J. Cook served the community of East Rockaway, New York, for more than six decades, working as a letter carrier at the facility to be named after him. Serving his community for 60 years and 4 months, Mr. Cook went above and beyond to serve his neighbors and exemplified professionalism and courtesy each and every day on the job. Mr. Cook delivered mail on the same route for nearly all of his 60 years on the job and, according to many in his community, he continually touched the lives of countless people spanning many generations. According to one East Rockaway resident, he was quite simply ``the best.'' He knew all of his customers very well and gave personalized service throughout his career. The resident went on to say that, you know what, ``they just don't make people like him anymore.'' Sadly, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Cook passed away in 2005 at the age of 78. He left behind his wife, Roberta, and many who will miss this true public servant and model postal employee. I urge all Members to join me in naming the postal facility in East Rockaway, New York, after John J.…”