Cruz Bills Honoring Texas Fallen Heroes Signed Into Law

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after President Biden signed three of his bills memorializing a United States Post Office in Corpus Christi, Bastrop, and Brownsville, Texas into law.

Sen. Cruz said, "I am deeply honored to contribute to preserving the legacy of three extraordinary Texans - Capt. Bob Batterson, Sergeant Major Billy Waugh, and First Lieutenant Andres Zermeño - who defended our nation with unparalleled courage and devotion. They embodied the highest ideals of American patriotism and their sacrifices will now stand as a timeless testament to their heroism in the communities they called home for generations of Texans to come."

BACKGROUND

Sen. Cruz's legislative efforts that have been signed into law include:

• Designating the United States Post Office located on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi, Texas, as the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office" memorializing the service of Capt. Batterson, a United States Navy veteran and former Naval Aviator.

• Designating the United States Post Office located on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office" memorializing the service of Sergeant Major Waugh, a Silver Star, and eight-time Purple Heart recipient.

• Designating the United States Post Office located on East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville, Texas, as the "First Lieutenant Andres Zermeño Post Office" memorializing the service of Lieutenant Zermeño, a United States Army veteran who gave his life in the line of duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

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