Washington, DC - Towns, Schumer Win Passage of James E. Davis Post Office Bill Congress passes bill to rename Crown Heights post office in his honor

Washington, DC – Congressman Ed Towns (D-Brooklyn) is pleased to announce congressional passage of S.1590, which would rename the post office located at 315 Empire Boulevard in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, New York, the "James E. Davis Post Office Building."  The bill passed the House of Representatives earlier this week, which follows Senate approval late last month.  Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-New York) introduced the bill in the Senate and Towns introduced an identical verison in the House of Representatives.  

"One could always see the love James had for his neighbors and constituents," said Towns.  "Naming a post office after him will be a lasting tribute to all of his hard work for the community that he loved so much.  While we still have a heavy heart for losing such a good friend, the James E. Davis post office can help us to celebrate his life. 

"I think I can speak for all of Brooklyn when I say that the James E. Davis post office is something that we can all be proud of."      

"James Davis was a cornerstone of his community," said Senator Schumer.  "Renaming this beautiful building, which sits on a vibrant block in the middle of his district, will be a lasting reminder of everything James stood for, and everything he led his community to achieve."

Deceased Councilman Davis, who was born and raised in Brooklyn, was murdered in a violent shooting in New York City Hall on July 23, 2003.  Before becoming a New York City Councilman, he served as a policeman and a corrections officer.

"On that tragic day, we lost a true public servant," said Towns.  "He worked very hard and took his duties as a public servant very, very seriously.  He was only 41 years old and had served almost one term in the New York City Council.  But he had already made his mark.  I hope this post office will be part of his lasting legacy."

Now that the bill has passed both the House and Senate, it is expected to be signed into law by the President.  Once that occurs, a dedication event to rename the post office will follow.

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