Blake Farenthold: “H.R. 3772, introduced by the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), would designate the facility of the United…”

“H.R. 3772, introduced by the gentleman from Mississippi (Mr. Thompson), would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 150 South Union Street in Canton, Mississippi, as the First Sergeant Landres Cheeks Post Office Building. This bill was introduced on January 13 and was reported from the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with a favorable report on February 7. Sergeant Cheeks served in the United States Army Medical Corps for 30 years, serving in World War II in Germany and France and also in the Vietnam war. He is a decorated serviceman, having received numerous distinctions, including the National Defense Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Occupational Medal of Germany, the Bronze Star Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. Beyond military service, Sergeant Cheeks was a role model in his community in Mississippi, serving with numerous community organizations, including the Madison County Union for Progress as chairman. The Union for Progress is a private organization that helps citizens seek and secure employment. He also served on the board of directors of the Canton Housing Authority. Cheeks was married for 66 years and raised six sons and three daughters. Six of his children followed in his footsteps and served this country in the military. Madam Speaker, First Sergeant Landres Cheeks is a worthy designee of this postal naming.…”