Bill Overview
Title: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, as the "Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II Post Office Building".
Description: This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 75 Commerce Drive in Grayslake, Illinois, as the Army Specialist Joseph "Joey" W. Dimock II Post Office Building.
Sponsors: Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]
Target Audience
Population: Residents of Grayslake, Illinois
Estimated Size: 20800
- The designation of a postal facility generally does not impact a large population directly in terms of wellbeing.
- The primary group affected would be residents of Grayslake, Illinois, who use the post office.
- Patrons of the post office may be affected by changes in signage or local pride in honoring a local individual.
- The family or friends of Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II may feel honored by this designation.
- Commemorative designations do not typically affect postal service operations or availability of services.
Reasoning
- The designation of a postal facility to honor an individual is likely more symbolic than functional in nature.
- Most residents will perceive the change as a nod to local or national pride, especially if they are connected to the military or local community activities.
- Only a small subset of the population in Grayslake, Illinois, will have a direct emotional attachment to this change, leading to a perceptible impact on wellbeing.
- The family and friends of Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II will likely experience a genuine increase in their emotional wellbeing, knowing their loved one is being commemorated.
- For others, the impact will be negligible or non-existent as it does not change the services, routines, or quality of the postal service itself.
Simulated Interviews
Post office employee (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 34 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice that the post office is being named after someone who served our country.
- It might not change much in how we do our job, but it's a respectful gesture.
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 | 5 |
Teacher (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Commemorating a local hero is very moving and can foster community pride.
- My students might be interested in learning about Joey's life and contributions. It's a teachable moment!
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 5 |
Retired veteran (Chicago, Illinois)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate any acknowledgment of soldiers who served.
- I don't think this affects me on a daily basis, though. It's always good to remember our fallen heroes.
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 |
College student (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Kind of cool to see our post office named after a local hero.
- I'm not sure how it impacts me, but it's something to be proud of in our town.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 5 |
Local government employee (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's important for local government to recognize our citizens' contributions.
- I see this as a step forward in community building.
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 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
IT specialist (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 29 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I don't use the post office much, but I guess it's a nice way to honor someone.
- Doesn't change my daily life, 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 |
Small business owner (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 38 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the recognition given to Army Specialist Joey Dimock II.
- It's an honor for our town but doesn't affect my business operations.
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 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Homemaker (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- As a mother, seeing someone honored is touching.
- I'm involved in veteran's groups, so I appreciate what's being done.
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 |
High school principal (Grayslake, Illinois)
Age: 50 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's inspiring for our students to see a member of our community remembered like this.
- A good reminder of service and responsibility.
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 | 7 |
| Year 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Year 20 | 7 | 7 |
Post office critic/blogger (Aurora, Illinois)
Age: 61 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 7/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This kind of designation doesn't change much on a service level.
- It's mostly a symbolic gesture. People outside Grayslake won't see any difference.
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 |
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 proposed name change enhances local recognition and honors Army Specialist Joseph 'Joey' W. Dimock II.
- The financial impact is predominantly one-time and relatively low compared to typical federal expenditures.
- Public and political sentiment may influence acceptance and perceived value of such commemorative acts.