Renaming a Virginia Beach Post Office for Colonel Edward Shames
July 22, 2026
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Current status: signed.
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The legislation formally recognizes a specific individual by renaming a local federal facility, which will require updating signage and official records for the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road.
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United States Postal Service
The agency must update the name of the facility at 1225 Kempsville Road.
Virginia Beach residents
Local residents who use the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road will see the facility renamed.
Current stage: signed.
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Why It Matters
The legislation formally recognizes a specific individual by renaming a local federal facility, which will require updating signage and official records for the post office at 1225 Kempsville Road.
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