Springdale Post Office Renaming Ceremony

Post Office to be renamed in honor of renowned environmentalist, author and Springdale native Rachel Carson

SPRINGDALE – Officials from the U.S. Postal Service and Congressman Jason Altmire of the 4th District of Pennsylvania will host a ceremony renaming the Springdale Post Office after renowned ecologist and published author Rachel Louise Carson. Congressman Altmire authored legislation renaming the Springdale Post Office after Rachel Louise Carson that was signed into law last August. The brief ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 27 at 11 a.m., at the Springdale Post Office.

Who:
U.S. Congressman Jason Altmire; Sr. Post Office Operations Manager Rocco D’Angelo; Executive Director for the Rachel Carson Homestead Association Patricia M. DeMarco; and Springdale Postmaster Mark Wahl

What:
Ceremony renaming the Springdale Post Office of the Pittsburgh District of the U.S. Postal Service as the Rachel Carson Station

When:
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Remarks and plaque presentation at Post Office 11 a.m.

Where:
Springdale Post Office
896 Pittsburgh Street
Springdale, PA 15144

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