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Renaming a Virginia Beach Post Office for Colonel Edward Shames

Original title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, as the "Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building".

July 22, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
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Passed
Signed

Current status: signed.

Last action
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Jul 22, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The legislation formally recognizes a specific individual by renaming a local federal facility, which will require updating signage and official records for the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road.

Who is mentioned in the record

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United States Postal Service

The agency must update the name of the facility at 1225 Kempsville Road.

Virginia Beach residents

Local residents who use the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road will see the facility renamed.

What changed

Current stage: signed.

What's next

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Summary

This bill proposes renaming the United States Postal Service facility located at 1225 Kempsville Road in Virginia Beach, Virginia, to the 'Colonel Edward Shames Post Office Building'.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The legislation formally recognizes a specific individual by renaming a local federal facility, which will require updating signage and official records for the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this bill?
The bill serves to officially rename a specific post office building in Virginia Beach to honor Colonel Edward Shames.
Will this change the services provided at the post office?
The document does not indicate any changes to the services, hours, or operations of the facility; it only changes the name.

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Connected Entities

location1225 Kempsville RoadThe specific address of the post office facility.Map →
personColonel Edward ShamesThe individual for whom the facility is being named.Map →
organizationUnited States Postal ServiceThe agency operating the facility to be renamed.Map →

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