The Senate Resolution commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS), highlighting its significant role in American history since its establishment on July 26, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress with Benjamin Franklin as the first Postmaster General. The resolution notes the remarkable growth of the USPS, which now operates over 31,000 post offices and delivers more than 112 billion pieces of mail annually to over 168 million addresses. It emphasizes the USPS's commitment to public service, ensuring mail delivery six days a week to every American household, regardless of location, and its embodiment of the American value of equality through uniform pricing and reliable service.

Furthermore, the resolution acknowledges the USPS as a vital public institution that fosters community connections and provides essential services, while also being one of the largest employers in the country, offering middle-class wages and benefits to over 500,000 employees, including veterans. It expresses concern over potential threats of privatization that could harm jobs and service accessibility, urging Congress to protect the USPS as a public entity. The resolution concludes by affirming the USPS's importance in maintaining communication and democracy in the nation, and it calls for continued support to ensure its role as a service for all Americans.