Jon L. Christensen: “I rise in support of the naming of the U.S. Post Office at 11001 Dunklin Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, as the ``William…”

“I rise in support of the naming of the U.S. Post Office at 11001 Dunklin Drive in St. Louis, Missouri, as the ``William `Bill' Clay'' Post Office Building. William ``Bill'' Clay served his country and his community at an important juncture in history, as he was one of the cofounders of the Congressional Black Caucus, an institution in this body that has grown in size and stature to 43 members, of which I am proud to be a part. From his work in his native St. Louis as a real estate broker, labor coordinator and union affiliate, Bill Clay brought a reservoir of knowledge and experience to his service in this body for 33 years. He was well respected and he served as a mentor to me and other members as we learned our way around the House of Representatives. William ``Bill'' Clay chaired the House Committee on the Post Office and Civil Service from 1991 until 1995. It is even more fitting that a U.S. Post Office in his beloved city bear his name and the memory of his work on behalf of so many.”