Olson Applauds House Passage of Pearland Mayor Postal Bill

Washington, DC — Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today applauded his House colleagues for joining him to honor Pearland Mayor Tom Reid and great Texan by naming a Post Office in his honor. Mayor Reid first served in the Pacific Theater in WWII, then worked on the Space Shuttle Programs and various other projects at the Johnson Space Center. Reid has served as Pearland’s mayor for 37 years and, to date, is one of the oldest serving mayors in the U.S. Among his many achievements over the decades include improving the community’s infrastructure, promoting access to clean air and water for our expanding city and helping to establish Pearland’s first public library. His leadership has resulted in Pearland being one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States.

“The Tom Reid Post Office will serve as a small token of appreciation for a lifetime of hard work and distinguished public service,” Rep. Pete Olson said. “Every time a resident visits the Post Office, they will be reminded of his public service and contributions. Mayor Reid dedicated his life to the city of Pearland, and his efforts have made our community, the great State of Texas and America a better place. I thank my House colleagues for joining me in celebrating this true Texan’s contribution to our great state, especially Senator Cruz and Senator Cornyn for their public support of this bill.”

The Olson bill, H.R. 7810, would designate the U.S. Post Office located at 3519 East Walnut Street in Pearland, Texas as the “Tom Reid Post Office Building.” All 35 members of the Texas congressional delegation have cosponsored this bill and the next step is Senate passage of the bill. You can view Senator Cornyn and Senator Cruz’s letter of support here.