Congressman, USPS Hosting Ceremony to Name Dublin Post Office Honor of Jim Kohnen

U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (CA-15) and the United States Postal Service (USPS) will host a ceremony to name the Dublin Post Office in honor of Dr. James ‘Jim’ Kohnen on Tuesday, October 21 at 12:30 PM. Swalwell introduced H.R. 1671 to name the Dublin Post Office for the late Dr. Kohnen, a 30-year Army veteran and Tri-Valley public servant, in April 2013. His bill was signed into law by President Obama in August 2014.

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The community event will feature a color guard, the unveiling of the plaque naming the post office, and remarks by community members including Jim’s wife, Pat.

All members of the public are invited to attend the dedication and are encouraged to RSVP using this link: http://dublinpostofficenaming.eventbrite.com/

WHAT:

Dublin Post Office dedication in honor of Dr. James ‘Jim’ Kohnen

WHO:

Congressman Eric Swalwell (CA-15)

Tim Sbranti, Mayor of Dublin

Representatives from the United States Postal Service

Friends and family of Jim Kohnen

Members of the Dublin community

WHERE:

Dublin Post Office

6937 Village Pkwy

Dublin, CA 94568

WHEN:

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

12:30 – 1:30 PM

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Dr. Jim Kohnen biography:

On May 29, 2012, the City of Dublin, California and the Tri-Valley community lost a lifetime public servant in Jim Kohnen. Dr. Kohnen exemplified public service at the local level, having volunteered his time for a variety of local service organizations such as the Boy Scouts and the League of Women Voters, spent a lifetime advocating the importance of education, and served as an elected or appointed official on five local boards of directors. These boards included Alameda County Mosquito Abatement District, Dublin San Ramon Services District, the Zone 7 Water Agency, Alameda County Special Districts Association, and American Association of Quality. He lived a life of humility in service to the people of his community.

The late Dr. Kohnen retired from the U.S. Army Reserves as a Colonel in the Corps of Engineers after 30 years of service. During his service he graduated from the U.S. Army War College, the Air War College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. This was fitting for a man who emphasized the importance of lifelong learning, having himself earned six degrees over his lifetime, including two bachelors degrees, two masters degrees, and a doctorate in education. He completed his career by serving as a high school teacher at San Leandro High School, where he taught political science, management, and general science. He also was a member of the management faculties at the University of Phoenix and St. Mary’s College.

Announcement information submitted by the Office of Congressman Swalwell

Photo: Jim & Pat Kohnen