Judy Chu: “Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, it is my great privilege as a member…”

“Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, it is my great privilege as a member of the California delegation to rise in support of H.R. 5278. This measure designates the United States postal building located at 405 West Second Street in Dixon, Illinois, as the ``President Ronald W. Reagan Post Office Building.'' President Reagan hardly needs an introduction on this floor. Many of those who knew President Reagan referred to him as ``the Great Communicator.'' Thus, it is very fitting that we commemorate his legacy through the naming of this post office. The son of a shoe salesman, Ronald Reagan was born in Illinois in 1911. He was a construction worker, a lifeguard, radio announcer, and actor. After serving in the Air Force, he returned to acting before successfully running for California Governor, despite never having held public office before. President Reagan successfully obtained legislation to stimulate economic growth, curb inflation, and increase employment. His contributions on behalf of freedom around the world are unparalleled since the end of World War II. There is no more Cold War. There is no more Berlin Wall, and it was because of the leadership of President Ronald Reagan.”