Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1535 East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]
Target Audience
Population: People connected to the USPS facility in Brownsville, Texas
Estimated Size: 40000
- This bill involves naming a postal facility, which typically impacts the local community directly associated with the facility.
- The immediate community impacted will include residents and businesses that visit or use services at the mentioned postal facility.
- Naming honors an individual, which may have significance for family, friends, and individuals aware of 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno.
- Other stakeholders might include postal service employees working at the facility and local government or civic leaders involved in the naming process.
Reasoning
- The policy involves renaming a postal facility in Brownsville, Texas, which primarily impacts people in the vicinity who frequently interact with that facility.
- The allocated budget of $5,000 suggests limited financial impact and mainly covers logistical aspects related to signage and announcements.
- Expected direct impact includes emotional or symbolic significance for the named individual’s family, local veterans, and those who value historical or community recognition.
- Since the post office is a functional service for all residents, changes might not drastically alter usage but could influence community pride or awareness.
- Given the facility's local nature, any resultant change in wellbeing is likely small and symbolic for most, but possibly larger for those directly connected to 1st Lieutenant Andres Zermeno.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice gesture to honor Lieutenant Zermeno.
- For those of us working here, it adds a personal touch to our daily routine.
- It makes me feel proud to work at a place dedicated to a local hero.
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 |
School Teacher (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It’s great that our community is recognizing someone who served our country.
- I’ll probably bring it up in my classes to teach students about local heroes.
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 |
Veteran (Houston, Texas)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming a post office after a veteran like Zermeno is terrific.
- I hope it inspires young people in Brownsville.
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 |
Small Business Owner (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 39 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a nice tribute but won’t change much for my business.
- Maybe it adds a little more community pride.
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 |
Local Historian (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This naming adds to the cultural fabric of our city.
- It'll make a great story for my next event.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Retired (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I didn’t know about Lieutenant Zermeno, but it sounds nice.
- I’ll remember the name change, but it doesn’t impact me heavily.
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 |
City Council Member (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The naming reflects well on our city’s commitment to honoring sacrifices.
- It adds a touch of history to our civic landscape.
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 | 8 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 7 |
Post Office Customer (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 50 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the sentiment, but the change won't affect my post office visits.
- It does make the place feel a bit more connected to our history, though.
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 Veteran (Brownsville, Texas)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office after Lt. Zermeno is a meaningful tribute.
- It strengthens my pride as part of this community.
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 |
Digital Nomad (Austin, Texas)
Age: 26 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn’t directly affect my use of the post office.
- I respect the act of honoring someone, though.
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 |
Cost Estimates
Year 1: $5000 (Low: $2000, 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
- The bill's primary focus is on symbolic recognition, not operational changes.
- All financial impacts are upfront and limited to initial administrative tasks for renaming.