The Senate Resolution celebrates 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 growth of the USPS from 75 post offices serving nearly 4 million people in 1789 to over 31,000 post offices serving more than 342 million Americans today. It emphasizes the USPS's commitment to public service, delivering over 112 billion pieces of mail annually to 168 million addresses, and its dedication to equality by providing uniform mail delivery to all Americans, regardless of location.

Furthermore, the resolution underscores the USPS's importance as a community hub, a reliable employer for over 500,000 workers, and a protector of privacy through federal laws. It expresses concern over potential threats of privatization that could harm jobs and service accessibility. The resolution calls on Congress to ensure the USPS remains a public institution that serves every household, affirming its essential role in maintaining communication and community engagement in the nation. Copies of the resolution will be sent to relevant postal and congressional officials.