Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 213 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the "Caesar H. Wright Jr. Post Office Building".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 213 William Hilton Parkway in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, as the Caesar H. Wright Jr. Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Target Audience
Population: People who use or are concerned with the post office on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Estimated Size: 40000
- The bill is about renaming a specific post office in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- Direct impact is limited to individuals who use or know the post office in Hilton Head Island.
- General public and postal service users are indirectly informed of the change but are not impacted in terms of services.
- Caesar H. Wright Jr.'s family and friends may be emotionally impacted by this honor.
- Local residents of Hilton Head Island may feel a sense of community recognition or pride.
Reasoning
- The policy concerns the renaming of a post office, which primarily impacts those directly using or associated with this post office.
- Residents of Hilton Head Island, particularly those who feel a community connection, might experience a slight increase in wellbeing due to enhanced local pride.
- For family and friends of Caesar H. Wright Jr., the emotional impact could be more significant.
- Many people in the United States, including those in South Carolina who don't use this post office, might remain unaffected.
- The policy, being symbolic, carries very little financial implication beyond minor administrative costs.
- In terms of budget constraints, the policy operates within a low-cost framework, needing less than $5,000 USD for signage and administration.
- Interviews will capture varied perspectives, from those feeling pride and honor to those indifferent due to lack of connection to the place or person.
Simulated Interviews
local business owner (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Age: 35 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's great to honor someone from our community.
- The name change doesn't affect my business operations, but it adds a personal touch.
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 | 6 | 7 |
retired postal worker (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Age: 58 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is a fitting tribute to a man who was important to our post office.
- I'm proud to see this change happen.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 6 |
teacher (Columbia, SC)
Age: 42 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I like the idea of keeping local history alive with these acts, though it doesn't affect my day-to-day life.
- The change is mostly academic to me.
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 |
college student (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Age: 21 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't really care about the name change.
- As long as my packages get delivered, it's fine.
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 |
tour guide (Savannah, GA)
Age: 63 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- These kinds of changes are lovely to hear during my tours, but they don't change my life directly.
- It's nice for the 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 | 7 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 8 |
entrepreneur (Boston, MA)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Knowing a bit about South Carolina, it's good they honor local figures, but it doesn't affect me.
- Names change all the time.
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 |
nurse (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This doesn't impact healthcare, but it's a good gesture.
- I feel a little more connected by knowing the story behind the name.
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 | 6 |
retired navy officer (Charleston, SC)
Age: 75 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 7.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This act is a fine tribute to someone I once knew.
- I'm glad they've been acknowledged.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
graphic designer (Atlanta, GA)
Age: 30 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 17/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't have any feelings about this policy as I don't interact with that post office.
- It seems like a community matter.
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 (Hilton Head Island, SC)
Age: 46 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 20.0 years
Commonness: 11/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This is significant for our community's history.
- I see it as an educational opportunity to share more about local heritage.
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 | 7 | 7 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $3000, High: $7000)
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 policy primarily involves one-time costs related to signage and administrative updates.
- No extended financial commitments or savings are anticipated from the renaming.
- Ensuring communication about the change to avoid public confusion is important.
- Most stakeholders are likely limited to the local communities and users of the post office.