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St. Croix Post Office May Soon Bear Name of Native Son Lt. General Samuel E. Ebbesen

The St. Croix Post Office located at 2119 Market Square in Christiansted may soon be renamed in honor of a prominent Virgin Islander, following Delegate to Stacey Plaskett's introduction of bill H.R. 5034, proposing that the post office bear the title “Lieutenant General Samuel E. Ebbesen Post Office.” Lt. General (Ret.) Samuel E. Ebbesen, a native of St. Croix, boasts an illustrious career spanning the military, business, community, and public service sectors, according to Ms. Plaskett's office. His impressive resume includes degrees from the City College of New York and Auburn University and a stint at Harvard University's program for senior government managers. He retired as a three-star general from the U.S. Army in January 1997, having held significant command and staff positions throughout his military tenure. Among his numerous accomplishments, Ebbesen's camaraderie with former Secretary of State Colin Powell stands out. Their shared Caribbean heritage strengthened their bond,...