West OC Times

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel to rename the U.S. Post Office in Westminster, CA as the “Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office.” The post office is located in Little Saigon, Orange County, CA, which has the largest population of Vietnamese outside of Vietnam.

“Dedicating this facility to our brave Vietnam War veterans will honor their heroic contributions to cause of freedom, which is so special to the patriotic Vietnamese Americans I represent,” said Rep. Michelle Steel. “The Little Saigon Vietnam Veterans Memorial Post Office will be a lasting tribute to our veterans as well as the freedom-loving Vietnamese American community of Orange County. I was honored to successfully pass this legislation through the House of Representatives and look forward to its passage in the Senate.”

The legislation received support from local veterans’ organizations and community leaders.

“We are incredibly grateful to Congresswoman Steel for her work to honor Vietnam War veterans through the renaming of the Westminster Post Office. Her effective advocacy in Congress will ensure that our community has a lasting tribute to these heroes and their fight for freedom,” said Frank Barry, Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1024.

After passing the House, the legislation now moves to the U.S. Senate for approval.