Senator Charles E. Schumer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2006

Key Senate Committee Approves Clinton Bill To Rename Massapequa Post Office After Former Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza

Washington, DC - Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Charles Schumer announced that legislation to honor former Massapequa Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza was passed yesterday by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs. Senator Clinton and Senator Schumer, who co-sponsored the bill, welcomed approval of the bill, which would designate the United States Postal Service facility located in Massapequa, NY as the “Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza Post Office.”

“This is a fitting honor to a man who was devoted to his community and to a life of service,” said Senator Clinton. “I am glad that my colleagues on the Senate Homeland and Government Affairs Committee have approved this legislation and taken us one step closer to creating a lasting recognition to Jerry Fiorenza, whom the neighborhood of Massapequa greatly misses.”

“Throughout his lifetime, Jerry Fiorenza exhibited remarkable dedication and service to his country,” said Senator Schumer. “He deserves to be commemorated by his hometown of Massapequa and this legislation will effectively honor his public service.”

Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza started with the Postal Service as a postal assistant in 1972, where he received a letter of commendation in 1975 for stopping the burglary of a customer’s home on his route. Over the years, a series of promotions followed that led him to his final position, postmaster in Massapequa. Fiorenza was also active in local organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas, where he was recently honored for his commitment to the community. Fiorenza died on December 7, 2001, following a battle against cancer.

Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Peter King.

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