Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the "Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1233 North Cedar Street in Owasso, Oklahoma, as the "Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts Post Office Building."
Sponsors: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
Target Audience
Population: USPS customers and staff at the Owasso, Oklahoma post office
Estimated Size: 10000
- The bill impacts those involved in the administrative process of renaming a facility, but this is typically a very small group of people.
- The local community in Owasso, Oklahoma, that uses the USPS facility may be impacted as the name change reflects a local or national honor.
- People who knew Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts may be impacted emotionally or through increased awareness of his legacy.
- Postal workers at the facility may need to update documentation or systems with the new name of the building.
Reasoning
- The policy of renaming a postal facility generally affects a specific and small group of people, mainly those involved in the postal operations at the designated location, community residents who are aware of local honors, and those connected to the honored individual.
- Typically, the renaming of a postal office based on an honor conveys respect and can improve local morale or pride, albeit mildly and for a limited scope.
- The named facility will also require slight administrative updates, which will bear minimal impacts on well-being and are routine for postal staff to handle.
- Given the localized nature of the policy, only those directly connected to Technical Sergeant Marshal Roberts or the Owasso postal service will have an emotional or practical stake in this change.
- The effects on well-being in places like Owasso due to such symbolic policies are likely low as they do not change material circumstances but might positively affect community sentiment and recognition of military service.
Simulated Interviews
Postal worker (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It is an honor to work in a building named after a local war hero.
- Changing the name won't affect my job much, just updating a few signs and documents.
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 |
Retired veteran (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 67 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a fitting tribute to someone who gave so much for our country.
- I feel a sense of pride that the community honors our veterans this way.
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 | 6 |
Teacher (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
Age: 30 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's great for the local community to honor its heroes, though it doesn't affect me directly.
- The name change seems respectful and well-intentioned.
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 |
Local historian (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 52 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 1/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I've campaigned for more recognition for our local veterans, so this is a dream come true.
- This adds depth to our community's recognition of its past and present heroes.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 2 | 9 | 8 |
| Year 3 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 5 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 10 | 8 | 8 |
| Year 20 | 8 | 8 |
Software developer (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The name change doesn't make much difference to my life.
- I don't really interact directly with the postal service enough to feel impacted.
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 |
Post office customer service (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 60 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 1.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming is a nice gesture but operationally, nothing changes substantially for us.
- I'll have to remind myself to use the new name - that's about it.
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 (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 40 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I'm glad our town is showing support for its heroes, but for business sense, it doesn't impact my operations really.
- Respecting our military in this way is good, but my interactions at the post office will remain the same.
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 (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 18 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 3/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Seeing places named for veterans is inspiring as I consider a military career.
- It’s nice, but the most it does is remind me of what I strive to be.
Wellbeing Over Time (With vs Without Policy)
| Year | With Policy | Without Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Year 2 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 3 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 10 | 6 | 6 |
| Year 20 | 6 | 6 |
Community organizer (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 55 | Gender: other
Wellbeing Before Policy: 5
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 2/20
Statement of Opinion:
- The renaming process is more ceremonial but has a heartfelt community significance.
- We often look for ways to engage the community in service recognition.
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 | 5 | 5 |
| Year 20 | 5 | 5 |
Freelancer (Owasso, Oklahoma)
Age: 35 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I appreciate the community recognition but it won't change my everyday experience much.
- Still, it's a nice touch for the community’s spirit.
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: $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 process is largely symbolic with limited direct economic or fiscal impact.
- There are minor costs associated with changing the signage and documentation at the facility.
- No significant effects on employment, GDP, or tax revenue are expected.