Congresswoman Tenney's Bill to Rename Post Office for Fallen Officer Mazurkiewicz Advances from Committee Markup
Washington, DC – Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today announced her bill to rename the post office facility located at 80 Prospect Street in Avon, New York, in honor of fallen Police Officer Anthony Mazurkiewicz has passed the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s markup.
This legislation was supported by nearly the entire New York Congressional Delegation, including Representatives Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Nick LaLota (NY-1), Andrew Garbarino (NY-2), Thomas Suozzi (NY-3), Laura Gillen (NY-4), Gregory Meeks (NY-5), Grace Meng (NY-6), Nydia Velazquez (NY-7), Yvette Clarke (NY-9), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Adriano Espillat (NY-13), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), George Latimer (NY-16), Michael Lawler (NY-17), Patrick Ryan (NY-18), Josh Riley (NY-19), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), John Mannion (NY-22), Nicholas Langworthy (NY-23), and Tim Kennedy (NY-26).
Officer Mazurkiewicz, a native of Avon, New York, began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a Jail Deputy with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department before joining the Rochester Police Department in 1993. He served in the Clinton and Goodman Sections as a Patrol Officer and moved to the Tactical Unit in 2002. Throughout his career, he earned numerous honors, including the Life Saving Award, Officer of the Month, 17 Excellent Police Service Awards, and 32 Chief’s Letters of Commendation. Tragically, Officer Mazurkiewicz was killed in the line of duty in July 2022. He is survived by his wife, four children, three grandchildren, parents, brother, and sister.
“Officer Mazurkiewicz was an American hero who dedicated 35 years of his life to upholding justice and the rule of law until he was tragically killed in the line of duty while serving our community. Renaming the Avon Post Office in his honor will not fill the gaping hole left in our community and his family’s hearts, but it will serve as a lasting tribute to his service and legacy. We are thrilled that this legislation has passed the Oversight Committee Markup and look forward to its consideration on the House Floor,” said Congresswoman Tenney.
“My husband exemplified the true meaning of public service, dedicating his life each day to protecting his community. We are deeply grateful to see this legislation move forward and sincerely thank Congresswoman Tenney for her leadership. Having the post office where our Tony grew up named in his honor will be a deeply meaningful tribute for our family,” said the wife of Officer Mazurkiewicz, Lynn Mazurkiewicz.
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