Bill Text: NJ AR178 | 2010-2011 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Opposes closure of North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-11-21 - Introduced, Referred to Assembly State Government Committee [AR178 Detail]
Download: New_Jersey-2010-AR178-Introduced.html
Sponsored by:
Assemblywoman LINDA STENDER
District 22 (Middlesex, Somerset and Union)
Assemblyman JERRY GREEN
District 22 (Middlesex, Somerset and Union)
SYNOPSIS
Opposes closure of North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices.
CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT
As introduced.
An Assembly Resolution opposing the closure of the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices.
Whereas, The United States Postal Service recently announced it is considering closing nearly 3,700 post offices in an effort to reduce costs; and
Whereas, Post offices within the Borough of North Plainfield and the City of Plainfield are among the post offices potentially slated for closure; and
Whereas, The residents of North Plainfield and Plainfield rely on their local post offices for reasonable access to postal service; and
Whereas, The convenient location of and short distance to the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices are particularly necessary for residents who are sick, disabled, elderly, or without means of transportation; and
Whereas, The North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices have been important to surrounding local businesses by helping to draw residents to their location; and
Whereas, Closing the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices will place a heavy burden on many residents, result in the loss of jobs, and lead to longer lines and wait times at neighboring branches; and
Whereas, The United States Postal Service should seek alternative cost saving measures which do not deprive residents of North Plainfield and Plainfield access to postal services; and
Whereas, The United States Postal Service must make every effort to keep open the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices in order to benefit residents with continued access to postal services, save jobs, and help local businesses; now, therefore,
Be It Resolved by the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:
1. This House opposes the closure of the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices.
2. Duly authenticated copes of this resolution, signed by the Speaker of the General Assembly and attested to by the Clerk thereof, shall be transmitted to the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service, to the Postmaster General, and to each member of Congress elected from this State.
STATEMENT
This resolution opposes the closure of the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices. The United States Postal Service recently announced it is considering closing the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices, among nearly 3,700 other post offices, in order to reduce costs.
The residents of North Plainfield and Plainfield rely on their local post offices for reasonable access to postal service. The convenient location of and short distance to the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices are particularly necessary for residents who are sick, disabled, elderly, or without means of transportation. In addition, the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices have been important to surrounding local businesses by helping to draw residents to their location.
Closing the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices will place a heavy burden on residents, cost jobs, and lead to longer lines and wait times at neighboring branches. The United States Postal Service should seek alternative cost saving measures which do not deprive the residents of North Plainfield and Plainfield access to postal services. The United States Postal Service must make every effort to keep open the North Plainfield and Plainfield post offices which will benefit residents with continued access to postal services, save jobs, and help local businesses.
