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Alabama Legislature formally recognizes the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service, founded on July 26, 1775 by the Second Continental Congress

Postal service has expanded from 75 post offices in the original 13 colonies to more than 30,000 locations nationwide

USPS currently delivers mail and packages six days per week to 168,600,000 delivery points across the country

Resolution honors past and present postal service employees for their service

Invites Alabama residents to celebrate the anniversary by writing letters, purchasing stamps, or recognizing postal employees