Bill Overview
Title: A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office".
Description: Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 651 Business Interstate Highway 35 North Suite 420 in New Braunfels, Texas, as the "Bob Krueger Post Office."
Sponsors: Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Target Audience
Population: People affected by the renaming of the New Braunfels, Texas, Post Office
Estimated Size: 50000
- The bill is primarily ceremonial in nature, involving the renaming of a USPS facility.
- It directly affects individuals involved in USPS administration and operations at the specified location.
- Local residents and employees who utilize or work at the post office in New Braunfels, Texas, might notice the change.
- The larger community around New Braunfels, Texas, including state and local government officials, may have an interest in supporting or recognizing Bob Krueger.
- Since it's a federal post office, the renaming might catch the attention of Philatelists who are interested in post office names and locations.
Reasoning
- The proposed policy is ceremonial and involves renaming a post office, which typically does not have significant widespread impact on self-reported wellbeing outside the direct community or specific interest groups.
- Costs are relatively low, leveraging existing infrastructure without major physical modifications; this limits extensive direct economic or wellbeing impacts.
- The renaming could serve symbolic recognition, potentially enhancing community pride or historical interest particularly in New Braunfels and among affiliates or admirers of Bob Krueger.
- Local post office users and employees, as well as philatelists or local historians, are the most likely to register any change in wellbeing due to the policy, though this will predominantly be more about personal significance than practical change.
- Given the ceremonial nature, most effects will be limited to mild increases in emotional wellbeing due to recognition and community acknowledgment rather than substantive changes.
Simulated Interviews
Postal Worker (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 34 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 3.0 years
Commonness: 15/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I think it's nice to name the post office after someone from Texas with a notable history.
- Day-to-day work at the post office shouldn't change at all.
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 Historian (San Antonio, Texas)
Age: 62 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 8/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Bob Krueger's contributions are noteworthy, it's good to see local figures recognized.
- This renaming is a gesture that reflects Texas pride.
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 |
Government Employee (Austin, Texas)
Age: 28 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 10/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's always positive when local figures are honored by such gestures.
- The impact is largely ceremonial and symbolic.
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 |
Librarian (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 45 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 5.0 years
Commonness: 12/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Bob Krueger is a respected figure here, and this is a nice tribute to his legacy.
- It adds a bit of local flavor and 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 |
Student (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 20 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 2.0 years
Commonness: 18/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I haven't heard of Bob Krueger, but it's interesting to know there is someone important from here.
- I might not notice any difference in daily 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 |
Philatelist (Houston, Texas)
Age: 70 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 10.0 years
Commonness: 5/20
Statement of Opinion:
- This adds an interesting angle to my hobby of collecting post office stamps and histories.
- Name changes like this are neat from a collection standpoint.
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 |
Postal Service Administrator (Dallas, Texas)
Age: 52 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 6
Duration of Impact: 0.0 years
Commonness: 6/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Administrative tasks account for name changes, but they usually proceed smoothly.
- Ceremonial renamings do their part in honoring local history.
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 |
Grocery Store Clerk (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 25 | Gender: female
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 16/20
Statement of Opinion:
- I like that our post office is getting renamed after someone significant.
- It could perhaps inspire community events.
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 Historian (Corpus Christi, Texas)
Age: 40 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 8
Duration of Impact: 6.0 years
Commonness: 4/20
Statement of Opinion:
- Names signify meaning and history, this is part of a rich historical tapestry.
- It adds a little extra interest to the legacy of postal work in Texas.
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 |
Police Officer (New Braunfels, Texas)
Age: 31 | Gender: male
Wellbeing Before Policy: 7
Duration of Impact: 4.0 years
Commonness: 14/20
Statement of Opinion:
- It's a small change in name but carries a meaningful local story.
- Glad to see our town getting a bit of spotlight.
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: $7500 (Low: $5000, 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 primary costs involve signage replacement and minimal administrative updates.
- The activity is largely ceremonial and administrative, hence the negligible fiscal impact.