Sorensen Reintroduces Bill to Rename Post Office After Rockford Letter Carrier Jay Larson

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), along with Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), reintroduced a bipartisan bill to rename the United States Postal Service (USPS) building located at 5225 Harrison Avenue in Rockford after letter carrier Jay Larson. Larson, a 25-year veteran of the USPS, was killed on March 27, 2024, in the Rockford stabbing spree while delivering mail to his neighbors.     

 

“One year ago today, Jay Larson tragically lost his life serving his Rockford community as a 25-year veteran of the United States Postal Service,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Jay was an exemplary public servant, never taking a sick day and working overtime to help his fellow letter carriers finish their routes. He was a fixture of his community and a kind, welcoming face to his many neighbors along the route he delivered mail. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to honor Jay Larson’s decades-long legacy of helping his neighbors and to remind future generations of the positive impact he had on his Rockford community.”  

 

“Jay Larson embodied the values of a dedicated public servant,” said Congressman LaHood. “He cared deeply about the Rockford community through his strong work ethic and compassion for others over his 25 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Representative Sorensen to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Jay’s honor. This will preserve his legacy and serve as a reminder of the positive impact one person can have on an entire community.” 

 

Congress maintains the ability to pass legislation to name or rename USPS buildings and post offices in honor of those who have served their communities.