Our Indispensable Role
Over
the last month, our organization has been in the news, and I know it’s not easy
to read the headlines and not be concerned. Most of us have dedicated our lives
and careers to the Postal Service and I believe that we can and will overcome
our current challenges and continue to provide secure, reliable, affordable,
and universal mail delivery.
The
Postal Service recently celebrated its 245th anniversary because it has
remained resilient. Many of you remember how we overcame the challenges we
faced with anthrax. Recently, when two Post Offices were burned to the ground,
during the riots in Minneapolis, MN, our Letter Carriers were out delivering
mail the very next day to the customers serviced by those ZIP Codes. Whether we
face fires, floods, hurricanes, or a global pandemic, USPS will continue to
bind the nation because we are #PostalStrong.
Another
reason, I choose to believe that the Postal Service will overcome is because of
you, our essential employees. Last year, we delivered 142.6 billion pieces of
mail to 159.9 million delivery points and operated more than 31,000 Post
Offices. We served 44 million rural delivery points, and for much of rural
America, we are often the only delivery option. Throughout the pandemic, you
have delivered the medicine, checks and essential supplies that customers need
to get through this challenging time. Our customers recognize the crucial role
we play, and we have seen the appreciation and “thank you’s” from across the
country. For this reason, I am #PostalProud.
The
Postal Service is, first and foremost, a family. And as a family, we can and
will work together to prove to everyone that we can and will deliver a
successful election and peak season. We have delivered for America in the past
and we will continue to deliver for America in the future.