April 28, 2022
What:
Installation ceremony for newly appointed Happy Camp Postmaster
Who:
Kathleen Munhollon, Postmaster Chico, to officiate oath of office to Pedro Torres III
When:
11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022
Where:
Happy Camp Post Office
33 Davis Rd.
Happy Camp, CA 96039
Background:
Pedro Torres III will be officially installed as the Happy Camp Postmaster. The public is invited to attend this ceremonial event. Please RSVP to Pedro.D.Torres@usps.gov by April 28, 2022.
Torres is a 23-year postal employee who previously worked as a city carrier at the Chico Post office.
“My goal is to provide outstanding customer service to the communities served by the Happy Camp Post Office and to contribute to the overall success of the Postal service,” said Torres. “As outlined in our USPS Delivering for America plan, we’re modernizing and continually adapting to the evolving needs of our customers. I’m very much aware of the vital role we play in connecting neighbors and the community to the nation.
As Happy Camp Postmaster, Torres supervises 4 postal employees, delivers to one Highway Contract Route and daily distribution of mail to 1208 PO Boxes.
Torres served 16 years in the United States Marine Corps and ranked as Gunnery Sergeant. He coaches Little League Baseball and is a food bank pantry coordinator.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.
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