Harrison Post Office to be Re-Named in honor of Hamilton County Mayor

What:
A special ceremony will be held to designate the Harrison Post Office as the
“Claude Ramsey Post Office.”

Who:
Claude Ramsey, Hamilton County Mayor
Zach Wamp, U.S. Representative
Bill Hullander, County Commissioner, Hamilton County
John Robertson, Jr., Manager, Post Office Operations, U.S. Postal Service

When:
12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2007

Where:
Harrison Post Office
6301 Highway 58
Harrison, TN

Background:
Legislation to designate the Harrison Post Office in honor of Claude Ramsey was sponsored in the House of Representatives by U.S. Rep. Zach Wamp, who will participate in the Nov. 21 ceremony. The bill was signed by President George Bushon August 9.

Wamp says that Ramsey continues to set a high standard as a dedicated manager and leader in the community. The Hamilton County Mayor has worked to strengthen public education in the county, in addition to promoting economic development.

Contacts:
USPS: Beth Barnett, 615-885-9394, cell 615-202-4992, beth.b.barnett@usps.gov
Congressman Wamp: Laura Condeluci, 202-593-1245 cell, laura.condeluci@mail.house.gov

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