Washington, April 14 -- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following press release:
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's legislation to rename the Palatine Post Office in honor of the late Bernie Bluestein, a decorated World War II veteran, member of the legendary Ghost Army, and beloved leader in the Palatine community.
H.R. 5773 would designate the United States Postal Service facility in Palatine as the Bernie Bluestein Post Office, permanently honoring Bluestein's extraordinary military service, and decades of contributions to the northwest suburban community.
During floor debate ahead of the vote, Krishnamoorthi urged his colleagues to support the bill and preserve Bluestein's lega...