Chris Pappas, a U.S. Congressman representing New Hampshire’s 1st district, has been active in various legislative and community initiatives. He has shared updates on these efforts through social media posts, highlighting his work to honor local heroes and support technological advancements.
On December 2, 2024, Rep. Chris Pappas announced the renaming of the East Derry Post Office to honor Chief Edward B. Garone. In his post, he stated: “My legislation to rename the East Derry Post Office as the Chief Edward B. Garone Post Office will honor Chief Garone and all he did to build a better, stronger, safer Derry. I’m proud to share that it has been signed into law.”
In another update dated December 3, 2024, Pappas discussed funding for BAE Systems’ semiconductor production work. He emphasized his commitment to supporting local manufacturers and fostering innovation in New Hampshire: “This funding will support BAE Systems’ vital work producing semiconductors. I’ll continue listening to the needs of our local manufacturers and workforce as New Hampshire continues to be an epicenter of technology, innovation, and manufacturing.”
On December 5, 2024, Pappas reflected on the legacy of Chief Michael Maloney by announcing plans to name a post office in Greenland after him. He remarked: “Chief Michael Maloney dedicated his career to keeping Granite Staters safe. His death in the line of duty on April 12, 2012 was a tragedy we continue to mourn. Naming the Greenland Post Office on Portsmouth Ave in his honor will help ensure we always remember his life and legacy.”
