Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) reintroduced legislation to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of letter carrier Jay Larson, who served the Rockford community for 25 years. Mr. Larson died exactly one year ago, on March 27th, 2024, after a tragic stabbing attack while delivering mail on his route in southeast Rockford.
“Jay Larson embodied the values of a dedicated public servant,” said Rep. LaHood. “He cared deeply about the Rockford community through his strong work ethic and compassion for others over his 25 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Representative Sorensen to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Jay’s honor. This will preserve his legacy and serve as a reminder of the positive impact one person can have on an entire community.”
“One year ago today, Jay Larson tragically lost his life serving his Rockford community as a 25-year veteran of the United States Postal Service.” said Rep. Sorensen. “Jay was an exemplary public servant, never taking a sick day and working overtime to help his fellow letter carriers finish their routes. He was a fixture of his community and a kind, welcoming face to his many neighbors along the route he delivered mail. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to honor Jay Larson’s decades-long legacy of helping his neighbors and to remind future generations of the positive impact he had on his Rockford community.”
Congressmen LaHood and Sorensen previously introduced this legislation to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office after Jay Larson in December of 2024, during the 118th Congress.
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