Congressman Tracey Mann | Congressman Tracey Mann Official Website
Congressman Tracey Mann | Congressman Tracey Mann Official Website
MANHATTAN, KS — U.S. Representative Tracey Mann (KS-01) led the post office renaming ceremony in Herington, Kansas, honoring Father Emil J. Kapaun.
“I am proud to have led legislation through Congress that renames the Herington Post Office in honor of Father Kapaun,” said Rep. Mann. “On the day after Memorial Day, it was particularly meaningful to gather with Kansans to celebrate the life and legacy of Father Kapaun, a man of God who showed incredible bravery and selflessness in his service.”
Rep. Mann delivered remarks at the ceremony. Members of the Kapaun family joined members of the Herington community to celebrate the occasion.
“My prayers are with the Kapaun family as we celebrate Father Kapaun’s life and service,” said Rep. Mann. “It is an honor for me to recognize his faithfulness and bravery today. Jesus said, ‘greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.’ May the Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building in Herington serve as a reminder of that great love, and as an inspiration to do likewise for generations to come.”
On March 18, 2021, Rep. Mann introduced H.R. 2044, and Senator Jerry Moran introduced S. 824, legislation to designate the post office in Herington, Kansas as “The Captain Emil J. Kapaun Post Office Building.”
On October 20, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2044. Click here to watch Rep. Mann’s House Floor remarks.
On February 15, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 2044.
On March 10, 2022, the legislation was signed into law.
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