Peoria Standard

Congressmen Darin LaHood and Eric Sorensen have reintroduced legislation to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in memory of Jay Larson, a letter carrier who served the community for 25 years. Larson passed away in 2024 following a stabbing attack while delivering mail in southeast Rockford.

Rep. LaHood reflected on Larson's dedication to public service, stating, “Jay Larson embodied the values of a dedicated public servant. He cared deeply about the Rockford community through his strong work ethic and compassion for others over his 25 years as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. I am proud to co-lead this legislation with Representative Sorensen to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Jay’s honor. This will preserve his legacy and serve as a reminder of the positive impact one person can have on an entire community.”

Rep. Sorensen also spoke about Larson’s contributions noting, “One year ago today, Jay Larson tragically lost his life serving his Rockford community as a 25-year veteran of the United States Postal Service. Jay was an exemplary public servant, never taking a sick day and working overtime to help his fellow letter carriers finish their routes. He was a fixture of his community and a kind, welcoming face to his many neighbors along the route he delivered mail. I am proud to reintroduce this bipartisan legislation to honor Jay Larson’s decades-long legacy of helping his neighbors and to remind future generations of the positive impact he had on his Rockford community.”

Previously, the legislation to rename the post office after Larson was introduced in December 2024, during the 118th Congress.