Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) spoke on the House Floor in support of her legislation to rename the Casselton post office in honor of hometown hero Commander Delbert Austin Olson. The bill passed the House with unanimous support.

She said this effort is part of a delegation-wide initiative, with Senators Cramer and Hoeven introducing the companion bill in the U.S. Senate.

The is Congresswoman Fedorchak’s presentation on the U.S. House floor.

“Commander Olson answered the call of duty not once, not twice, but across three major conflicts—World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.

In Vietnam, he served with distinction, participating in some of the most dangerous missions of the war. He flew low over the Ho Chi Minh Trail to gather intelligence that protected American service members on the ground. On January 11, 1968, Commander Olson and his crew were killed in action when their plane went down.

His name is etched on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, and today we take another step to make sure future generations know his story.

My legislation will rename the Casselton Post Office as the Commander Delbert Austin Olson Post Office.

This is a small way to show how much we value his sacrifice, and to make sure his story lives on in the town he loved.

North Dakota does not forget its heroes. Commander Olson’s life reminds us of the quiet strength and devotion that define the very best of this country. I’m proud to bring this bill forward, and I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Commander Olson’s remarkable service and sacrifice.”