Post Office Building Dedication Ceremony

To Honor World War-II Hero, Scholar, & Statesman

What:
Today the Jersey City Post Office will be named after former New Jersey State Congressman,(1979-1993) and Senator,(1965-1972) Frank J. Guarini

Who:
Frank J, Guarini, former New Jersey State Senator/Congressman
Frank Lautenberg, New Jersey State Senator
Robert Menendez, New Jersey State Senator
Albio Sires, New Jersey, Congressman, 13th District
Charles B. Rangel, New York, Congressman, 15th District
Jerramiah T. Healy, Mayor, Jersey City
Jeff Gannon, Postmaster, Jersey City
Maria Morse, District Manager, USPS Northern New Jersey
Brendan Byrne, former Governor, New Jersey (1974-1982)
James Florio, former Governor, New Jersey (1990-1994)
Carlos Hernandez, President, New Jersey City University
Eugene Cornacchia, President, St. Peters College
Russell Mania, USPS, Manager, Customer Services

When:
Monday, June 16, 2008
11:00 a.m.

Where:
Jersey City Main Post Office
69 Montgomery St
Jersey City, NJ 07302

Background:
The Scholar: Born in Jersey City and graduated from Lincoln High School, Guarini’s vast scholastic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts degree, Dartmouth College, Juris Doctor and Master of Law degrees, New York University School of Law and advanced studies at The Hague Academy of International Law, Netherlands.

The War Hero: Guarini saw active combat as a Lieutenant, USNR, in the Pacific Theater aboard the USS Mount McKinley, Flagship for the Pacific Amphibious Fleet. He was awarded the Naval Commendation Medal and three Battle Stars.

The Statesman: Elected to the U.S. Congress for seven terms, while serving on the Ways and Means Committee. Also a member of the Budget Committee, where he chaired the task force on urgent fiscal matters. Elected to the New Jersey State Senate for two terms serving on the Appropriations, Environmental and Transportation Committees.

Contacts:
Darleen Reid-DeMeo 732 819-4370, cell 732 319-9779
darleen.a.reid@usps.gov