WASHINGTON, D.C. –  Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ 2nd District) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of two bills, H.R. 7606 and H.R. 7607, renaming two United States Postal Service (USPS) post offices in Cape May County, New Jersey, in honor of Carlton H. Hand and George Henry White, respectively. The bills passed in the House of Representatives in June 2024 and now head to President Biden to be signed into law.

“This is a special moment for New Jersey. By renaming these post offices, we honor two exceptional New Jerseyans—Carlton H. Hand, a decorated World War II veteran, and George Henry White, a pioneering Congressional representative—who devoted their lives to serving others. In doing so, we preserve their invaluable contributions for future generations,” said Senator Booker.

"I am proud that our bills honoring two great American heroes will soon be signed into law,” said Congressman Van Drew. “Lieutenant Hand and Dr. White embody the courage, service, and determination that define the very spirit of America. By renaming these post offices in South Jersey, we are honoring their legacies and ensuring future generations remember their incredible contributions to our country."

Located at 1087 Route 47 South in Rio Grande, New Jersey, the Rio Grande, NJ, Post Office will be renamed the "Carlton H. Hand Post Office Building." Located at the Northeast Corner of US Route 9 South and Main Street in Township of Middle, Cape May County, New Jersey, the Whitesboro Post Office will be renamed the "George Henry White Post Office Building." 

Carlton H. Hand

U.S. Army Lieutenant Carlton H. Hand was a life-long resident of Rio Grande, New Jersey. He received a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and battlefield commission for his valor and bravery while fighting in Italy during World War II. He passed away in 1961. 

George Henry White

George Henry White was the last Black Reconstruction-Era Congressman, representing North Carolina’s 2nd congressional district between 1897 and 1901 and having served in the state legislature throughout the 1880s. Following his political career, White and his family moved to New Jersey where he co-founded Whitesboro as a planned residential community for African Americans.