What:

U.S. Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), in partnership with the United States Postal Service, will host a dedication and plaque presentation ceremony for the renaming of the Pearland Post Office to the Tom Reid Post Office. The United States Postal Service welcomes the public to attend this free event.

Who:

U.S. Representative The Honorable Troy E. Nehls (R-TX); State Representative Ed Thompson R-TX-29; Adrian Hernandez, City of Pearland Councilmember; Roy Castillo, Justice of the Peace Pct. 3; Bo Salman, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office; Stacy Adams, Brazoria County Precinct 3 Commissioner; Manager, Post Office Operations Eddie Muniz, U.S. Postal Service and Pearland Postmaster Natasha Carroll, U.S. Postal Service.

When:

Friday, February 4, 2022 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Where:

Pearland Post Office-3519 East Walnut Street, Pearland, TX 77581

Background:

H.R. 7810, introduced on Jul 29, 2020, was enacted and signed by the President on Jan 5, 2021.  The measure names the Pearland Main Post Office in honor of Mayor Emeritus Tom Reid, who served the City of Pearland as a council member, then as Mayor, for nearly 40 years. Reid announced he would not seek re-election in 2020, ending his long tenure as Mayor.

Born in Houston, Mayor Emeritus Reid acquired his conservative philosophy growing up in the farming and ranching country of Central Texas. He moved with his family to Pearland in 1965, where both his son and daughter graduated from local schools. Mayor Reid became active in the Pearland community and served as Scout Troop Committee Chairman, City Planning Commissioner, City Councilman, Chairman of the Pearland Library Board, and Chairman of Brazoria Drainage District #4.

Mayor Reid retired in November 2020 and was awarded the Mayor Emeritus position. His professional career includes highlights such as scientific writing, underwater defense research for the Navy Department, and serving as a Junior Design Engineer with WKM Valve Manufacturing Company.

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.

PLEASE NOTE: To ensure the safety of all attendees, CDC guidelines, including social distancing and face mask mandates, as applicable, will be observed.

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