Washington, DC - Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton and Charles Schumer welcomed the Senate's passage of legislation late last week which would designate the United States Postal Service facility located in Massapequa, as the "Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza Post Office." The bill now goes to the president for his signature.

Postmaster Jerry Fiorenza started with the Postal Service as a postal assistant in 1972, where he received a letter of commendation in 1975 for stopping the burglary of a customer's home on his route. Over the years, a series of promotions followed that led him to his final position, postmaster in Massapequa. Fiorenza was also active in local organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce of the Massapequas, where he was recently honored for his commitment to the community. Fiorenza died on December 7, 2001, following a battle against cancer.

Companion legislation was introduced in the US House of Representatives by Congressman Peter King.