Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 223 West Chalan Santo Papa in Hagatna, Guam, as the "Atanasio Taitano Perez Post Office".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 223 West Chalan Santo Papa in Hagatna, Guam, as the Atanasio Taitano Perez Post Office.
Sponsors: Del. San Nicolas, Michael F. Q. [D-GU-At Large]
Target Audience
Population: People in Guam
Estimated Size: 168801
- This bill directly affects a single postal facility, which means it physically impacts individuals directly interacting with this facility.
- The facility is in Hagatna, Guam, so the primary population affected are individuals in Guam.
- Naming a postal facility doesn’t restrict or directly alter services for users; it is predominantly a ceremonial or honorary action.
- Local people, especially those who knew or were related to Atanasio Taitano Perez, might be emotionally impacted by the name designation.
- Since it is a public federal facility, this designation doesn’t exclude US citizens living outside Guam from considering it when they use mailing services in Guam.
Reasoning
- The policy is primarily symbolic and impacts individuals in Guam who interact with the Hagatna post office.
- The renaming might have an emotional significance for those familiar with Atanasio Taitano Perez.
- Most people outside this community will experience no impact on their daily lives or wellbeing.
- Since it is largely ceremonial, the impact on Cantril wellbeing scores is expected to be minimal.
Simulated Interviews
Postal worker (Hagatna, Guam)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's an honor to have the post office named after someone significant to our community.
- The name change doesn't affect my work duties, but it's nice to see local history recognized.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
Retired teacher (Dededo, Guam)
Age: 67 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I feel proud that Atanasio is being honored in this way.
- It makes me feel more connected to my community even though it won't change my day-to-day life.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Local business owner (Tamuning, Guam)
Age: 29 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming adds a neat touch to my daily visits to the post office.
- It doesn't affect my business operations, but it generates a feeling of respect for our cultural figures.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Historian (Hagatna, Guam)
Age: 55 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 9
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I support this move—it keeps our cultural history alive and honored.
- The impact is symbolic but significant in terms of cultural recognition.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 9 | 8 |
IT Specialist (Barrigada, Guam)
Age: 34 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's an interesting change, but it won't make a difference in my life or work.
- I'm indifferent to the name change. It doesn’t affect me personally.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Retired military (Yigo, Guam)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the recognition of someone significant in our local history.
- My daily routine won't change, but it's a meaningful gesture.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
College student (Mangilao, Guam)
Age: 23 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's nice to see our public spaces reflecting local heritage.
- The name change doesn't impact my daily student life, but it's a positive cultural note.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Teacher (Agat, Guam)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 15.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I plan to incorporate the naming into lessons about community and identity.
- It strengthens my teaching about the importance of local figures.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Small business owner (Santa Rita, Guam)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change won't impact my business operations.
- It’s a respectful nod to a part of Guam’s history, which I acknowledge, but it stays at that level.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Local artist (Hagatna, Guam)
Age: 71 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Such a designation serves as inspiration for my art, rooted in local history.
- I feel a personal satisfaction in this acknowledgment, though it’s ceremonial.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $1000, High: $10000)
Year 2: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 3: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 5: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 10: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Year 100: $0 (Low: $0, High: $0)
Key Considerations
- Honorary name designations typically engage community recognition, boosting local morale or honor towards the individual acknowledged.
- The operational functionality and service provided by the postal facility remain unaffected by the name change.
- In ensuring administrative execution, some costs arise mainly in the form of signage replacement and database updates.
- No significant federal resources are allocated unless substantial infrastructural changes are advised, which is not the case here.