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This resolution recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, tracing its origins to July 26, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress established the first national postal service during the American Revolution. The resolution highlights the postal service's significant growth from 75 post offices in the original 13 colonies to over 30,000 locations nationwide, and its constitutional foundation, which granted Congress the power to establish post offices and post roads. It emphasizes the postal service's unique role in American history, embodying innovation, determination, and resilience while facilitating commerce and connecting communities. The resolution specifically recognizes the United States Postal Service as an independent federal establishment since 1971, which provides universal mail delivery to 168,600,000 delivery points six days per week. The Senate resolves to recognize the postal service's historic significance, honor its employees, celebrate its 250 years of service, and encourage Americans to participate in the anniversary by writing letters, purchasing stamps, or acknowledging postal workers.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/337/all-info