Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2245 Rosa L Parks Boulevard in Nashville, Tennessee, as the "Thelma Harper Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 2245 Rosa L Parks Boulevard in Nashville, Tennessee, as the Thelma Harper Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5]
Target Audience
Population: USPS customers and residents of Nashville, TN
Estimated Size: 675000
- The bill is naming a USPS facility after Thelma Harper, which is largely symbolic and likely does not directly affect many people.
- Residents of Nashville, particularly those who use the specific postal facility, may take note of this change. However, their postal services remain unaffected.
- Those who were acquainted with Thelma Harper may feel honored or have their memory of her positively reinforced.
- The broader public might not experience any tangible changes due to this legislation.
Reasoning
- This policy is a symbolic renaming that won't impact postal services or operations, so the broader public's interaction with the USPS remains unchanged.
- The residents of Nashville and people who frequent the renamed facility might feel some emotional impact as a result of the renaming, particularly if they were aware of Thelma Harper.
- The policy is unlikely to have any noticeable economic or social impact; rather it represents symbolic recognition with negligible budgetary implications.
- Common individuals within the general US population are not expected to be affected; hence their wellbeing scores are unchanged.
Simulated Interviews
postal worker (Nashville, TN)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice gesture to honor Thelma Harper, she did a lot for Nashville.
- It doesn't change my day-to-day work, but it's good to see recognition for someone who contributed to our community.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
retired (Nashville, TN)
Age: 60 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming doesn't change much for my visits, but it's a nice tribute.
- I remember Thelma Harper from her time serving in the community.
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 |
student (Nashville, TN)
Age: 28 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It doesn't really affect me since I'm new to Nashville and didn't know about Thelma Harper.
- I use the postal services casually, so names don't impact my experience.
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 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
local historian (Nashville, TN)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's important to preserve the legacy of influential figures like Thelma Harper.
- Renaming public buildings helps keep history alive.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
political activist (Nashville, TN)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is a meaningful tribute to Thelma Harper's contributions.
- It's a symbolic gesture that carries weight for those aware of her efforts.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
retired teacher (Nashville, TN)
Age: 72 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring local heroes like Thelma Harper is crucial for educational purposes.
- It provides a learning opportunity for young people about her legacy.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
small business owner (Nashville, TN)
Age: 39 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn't affect my business, but it might attract some community interest.
- It's good to see influential figures remembered in our city.
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 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
student (Murfreesboro, TN)
Age: 24 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't see the naming impacting anything in my life.
- Seems like a nice recognition, but I'm not that connected to Nashville.
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 |
high school student (Nashville, TN)
Age: 18 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Such renamings brought into school curricula can enhance our understanding of local governance.
- Thelma Harper's story is an inspiring part of local history.
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 |
government employee (Nashville, TN)
Age: 55 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the recognition of Ms. Harper's contributions through the renaming.
- It's a small but positive change in our community.
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 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $3000 (Low: $1000, High: $5000)
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
- The legislation is symbolic in nature and honors a local figure without tangible changes to postal service operations.
- Potential minimal costs relate only to modifying existing signage and updating official documents for the renamed facility.