Hinchey
WASHINGTON – Both houses of Congress have approved changing the
name of the Saugerties Post Office on Market Street in honor of the late
Congressman Maurice Hinchey and the bill now goes to President Trump for
his signature.
Senator Charles Schumer said Hinchey, or “Mighty Moe,” as
he used to call him, “deserves this honor for his determination,
endless energy, rare legislative skills, and his unwavering commitment
to his constituents.”
He said the post office naming is “a fitting tribute to this hometown
hero who relentlessly fought to represent the citizens of the very community
he cherished so greatly in the House of Representatives.”
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said Hinchey was “a fierce advocate for
our veterans and the environment, and he showed an unwavering commitment
to his constituents.”
Congressman John Faso said Hinchey’s service in the military, State
Assembly and Congress “exemplify his lifelong commitment to our
nation.”
Hinchey served in the US Navy from 1956 through 1959, in the State Assembly
from 1974 through 1992 and in the US House of Representatives from 1993
through 2013.
