Washington, DC – Legislation renaming the Morris Heights Post Office after former Tuskegee Airman and Bronx Community College President Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. has been approved in the Congress. The bill now heads to President Barack Obama’s desk for his approval. Congressman Serrano introduced the legislation on September 28th, along with Congressmen Charles Rangel, Eliot Engel, and the rest of the New York Delegation in the House of Representative. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand expressed their strong support for the bill in the Senate.
“Dr. Brown was a trailblazer who fought heroically for his country despite segregation during World War II and improved the lives of countless New Yorkers and Americans through his work in the Civil Rights Movement and the education field. He challenged the status quo and made the Bronx, New York City, and our country a better and more fair place for all. I was proud to call him a friend, and I thank Congressman Rangel, Congressman Engel and the rest of the New York Delegation for working with me on this bill. Bronxites will now be able to always remember Dr. Roscoe Brown’s life and legacy with this honor,” said Congressman Serrano.
Naming the Jerome Avenue Post Office for Dr. Brown is a lasting tribute to a great man who served his Country and fought for the rights of all Americans. Brown was more than just my constituent: he was a national hero, a scholar, and an inspiration,” said Congressman Eliot Engel.
Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. was a member of the legendary Tuskegee Airmen unit, where he conducted 68 missions. His heroism earned him and his fellow airmen a Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush in 2007. Dr. Brown earned his graduate and doctoral degrees from New York University, where he went on to serve as a professor of education and director of Afro-American Affairs. Dr. Brown also served as President of Bronx Community College for 17 years.
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