Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6000 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Florida, as the "U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr. Post Office".
Description: This act designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6000 South Florida Avenue in Lakeland, Florida, as the U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr. Post Office.
Sponsors: Rep. Franklin, C. Scott [R-FL-15]
Target Audience
Population: People affected directly or indirectly by the naming of a post office after U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr.
Estimated Size: 5000
- The renaming of a post office does not directly impact a large population in terms of service or operations.
- It holds symbolic significance mainly for those connected to U.S. Marine Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr., such as his family and local community.
- The local residents of Lakeland, Florida, where the post office is located, may be more aware of the designation.
- The impact is largely emotional and commemorative, enhancing community recognition of a local hero.
Reasoning
- The primary impact of a policy renaming a post office facility will be largely symbolic and emotional, with negligible direct impact on wellbeing scores for most people.
- This policy is likely to have no direct financial impacts on individuals as it involves changing the name of an existing facility, which incurs minor costs within the budget limits.
- The most impacted individuals are likely to be those who have personal connections to Corporal Ronald R. Payne Jr. or who reside in the local community where his contributions are recognized and honored.
Simulated Interviews
school teacher (Lakeland, Florida)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's a nice gesture for the community. It won't change how we use the post office, but it's a good way to honor our 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 |
USPS employee (Tampa, Florida)
Age: 54 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've heard of Corporal Payne and respect the recognition his family wanted. It'll make the post office stand out a bit more in terms of identity.
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 |
delivery driver (Lakeland, Florida)
Age: 32 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't think the name change really affects my deliveries, but it's good to see respect shown to veterans.
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 |
graphic designer (Miami, Florida)
Age: 28 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It sounds like a respectful thing to do. Personally, it doesn't impact me, but I support honoring service members in ways that mean something locally.
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 |
retired (Lakeland, Florida)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I knew Corporal Payne, I think it's a fitting honor. It's uplifting to see his name on the building.
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 | 6 | 6 |
accountant (New York, New York)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 20/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's always good to hear about meaningful dedications, but it doesn't change anything for my personal or professional life.
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 |
business owner (Lakeland, Florida)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Naming the post office after Corporal Payne is a great tribute; it definitely adds a sense of pride 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 (Orlando, Florida)
Age: 25 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad that local heroes are remembered in these ways. It's an encouraging thing, even if I don't live near there.
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 |
retired teacher (Sarasota, Florida)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Honoring someone like Payne is important for remembering the town's people and their stories. As someone who knew him, I find it deeply moving.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
engineer (Jacksonville, Florida)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This renaming won't affect my trips, but it's good to see a town honoring one of their own.
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: $3000, High: $8000)
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 primary impact of this policy is symbolic, honoring a military hero and reinforcing community spirit.
- The economic cost is negligible and absorbed within existing USPS administrative budgets.
- There are no expected changes to postal operations or services resulting from the name change.