House Passes Bill to Rename the Beaverton Post Office

Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation sponsored by Congressman John Moolenaar renaming the post office in Beaverton after hometown hero, the late Colonel Alfred Asch.

The legislation passed unanimously.

Congressman Moolenaar made the following statement:

"I am grateful for the support of the House of Representatives in honoring the late Colonel Alfred Asch for his contributions to our country and the Beaverton community. He realized his childhood dream of flying, and during World War II he bravely flew missions to liberate Europe, earning numerous decorations. As service to his country took him away from home, he never forgot where he was from. He created a scholarship for Gladwin County students at CMU, and wrote memoirs about his life in northern Michigan, the proceeds of which were donated to the Beaverton Activity Center. Colonel Asch is a hero and I am glad we're one step closer to honoring his life of service."

For more background on the late Colonel Asch, and to read a statement on the legislation from his sons, please see "Colonel Alfred Asch Honored With Legislation Renaming the Beaverton Post Office