Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of fallen letter carrier Jay Larson.
"Over his 25 years as a letter carrier, Jay Larson exemplified the best of our Midwestern values and fully embraced his role as a public servant," said Rep. LaHood. "His work ethic and compassion for others during his time with the United States Postal Service were unmatched. I was proud to co-lead this legislation to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office with Representative Sorensen to cement Jay's legacy and honor the positive impact he made on the Rockford community. I am grateful to my colleagues in the House of Representatives for supporting this legislation and I look forward to it being signed into law."
“Jay Larson remains missed by his neighbors who remember his warm smile and welcoming face as he delivered mail for more than 25 years,” said Rep. Sorensen. “We’re now another step closer to permanently honoring his life, legacy, and years of admirable service to the Rockford community.”
Background:
Jay Larson tragically lost his life during a stabbing attack in March of 2024 while delivering mail along his route. Larson served the Rockford community as a letter carrier for the Harrison Avenue Post Office for 25 years.
Congressmen LaHood and Sorensen originally introduced this legislation in the 118th Congress. They reintroduced the legislation on March 27th, 2025 during the 119th Congress to honor the one year mark of Jay Larson's passing.
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