Floyd B. Olson Post Office

Floor Speech

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Mrs. FISCHBACH. Mr. Speaker, I am here to stand in support of my bill, H.R. 8841, to rename the post office in Roseau, Minnesota, in honor of Mr. Floyd B. Olson, who faithfully served as postmaster for the community for 25 years.

Floyd was a staple in his community. Born in Roseau on November 9, 1931, to a proud Swedish family, Floyd was named after Minnesota's Scandinavian Governor. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army and married Marjorie in 1954. The two would go on to have three children together, Jeff, Sarajane, and Lisa.

In addition to serving in the post office for nearly 30 years, he was a member of the Rose Free Lutheran Church, where he was an active participant on the board and a charter member of the Rose Church Men's Club. He served as vice president of the Roseau County Historical Society board for several years, and he served on the Roseau County Fair board for 25 years.

He looked forward to his Thursday morning coffee crew. He loved the great outdoors and anytime he could get out into nature. He took special pride in his six grandchildren and three great-granddaughters.

Sadly, Mr. Olson passed away on December 26, 2017. He is remembered so fondly by his family and the Roseau community. A man of faith, a family man, a true public servant, I can think of no better person to dedicate this post office to than Mr. Olson.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to introduce this legislation in his honor and look forward to voting on it on the floor.

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