Legislation to rename Marion Post Office after Albert Turner Sr., a noted leader of the Civil Rights Movement, has passed the U.S. Senate and will be sent to President Joe Biden for his signature.
The bill, H.R. 7893, was passed unanimously by the Senate.
“Albert Turner Sr. was a civil rights legend whose enormous contributions to Perry County, the State of Alabama, and our nation should never be forgotten,” said Rep. Terri Sewell. “I am thrilled that Congress has passed my bill to honor his legacy by officially renaming the Marion Post Office after him. I thank my colleagues of the Alabama Delegation for their help getting this important legislation across the finish line.”
“I and my family are deeply honored that the United States Congress saw fit to recognize my father and the significant contributions he made to the civil rights of Americans,” said Perry County Commissioner Albert Turner, Jr. “I personally want to thank the entire Alabama delegation, both Democratic and Republicans, who made this idea into law. More specifically, I want to thank the sponsor, my Congresswoman, Terri Sewell, for leading the charge of honoring my hero, my father, Albert Turner, Sr.”
The Marion Post Office located at 306 Pickens Street, is set to be named the “Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building.”
A text of the bill can be seen here.
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