Candice S. Miller: “I rise in support of H.R. 3733 that designates this postal facility in Altamont, Kansas, as the ``Myron V. George Post…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 3733 that designates this postal facility in Altamont, Kansas, as the ``Myron V. George Post Office.'' This is a well-deserved honor for Congressman Myron George, who, despite passing away more than 30 years ago, remains one of Kansas's favorite sons to this day. Congressman George served four terms in the House representing the people of southeast Kansas. His respected career in the Congress followed his service in the United States Army during World War I, and when he returned safely home from the war, he learned the printing trade on the staff of his father's newspaper, the Altamont Journal. George ultimately became the owner and the publisher of the Edna Sun in Edna, Kansas, and he published that newspaper for 17 years until 1941. While he still owned the Edna Sun, Myron George became an officer with the Kansas State Highway Commission in 1939 and, as a result of his decade of work with the Commission, he was elected to the first of his four terms to the United States House of Representatives in 1950. During his tenure in the House, Congressman George was known for his modesty and effectiveness.”