Ciscomani’s Bill to Name Marana Post Office After Late Mayor Ed Honea Passes House

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani's bill to honor the late Marana Mayor Ed Honea by naming a post office after him passed the House today with bipartisan support.

Arizona's entire House delegation co-sponsored Ciscomani's bill, the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office Bill (H.R. 6247), which designates the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office at 13355 North Lon Adams Road in Marana, Arizona.

"Ed Honea was more than a mayor - he was a lifelong public servant who deeply loved Marana and the people who call it home," said Ciscomani. "From his years as a mail carrier to his leadership as mayor, he led with humility, dedication, and a true commitment to his community. Naming this post office in his honor is a meaningful way to recognize a life defined by service. I'm proud to see this bill pass the House with bipartisan support and to help ensure his legacy continues to inspire future generations in southern Arizona."

Prior to the House vote on the bill, Congressman Ciscomani delivered floor remarks on the legislation and its significance for the community of Marana and the Honea family. You can watch his remarks HERE.

Honea, who unexpectedly passed away on November 22, 2024 at the age of 77, was born and raised in Marana. He graduated from Marana High School in 1965, served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the U.S. Navy Seabees, and worked as a contractor for the U.S. Postal Service for 29 years.

The post office that will bear Honea's name is the post office where he worked as a mail carrier.

Honea's service to his hometown of Marana spanned 37 years - three terms on the Town Council and five as mayor. His family has deep roots in the town, with his father having also served on the Town Council. Once a quiet, predominantly agricultural community, Marana has now become one of the fastest growing towns in southern Arizona. Ed Honea saw the town's growth firsthand and committed his time to fostering that growth.

Passage of this bill is welcomed by local leadership and members of Honea's family.

Jon Post, Mayor of Marana, commented:

"Ed dedicated his life to serving the Town of Marana, and he often spoke with great pride about his years delivering mail for the United States Postal Service. Those stories reflected his deep connection to this community. I can't think of a more fitting tribute than to place his name on this building."

Terry Rozema, Marana Town Manager, said:

"It's a tribute to Ed's lasting impact on this community that we now see his name on the very buildings from which he once served, first the Ed Honea Marana Municipal Complex, now the Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office. For those who knew him, it's a meaningful reminder of the difference one person can make."

Patti Comerford, Marana Councilmember, stated:

"Anyone who ever spoke with Ed knew how proud he was of his years delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service. He loved sharing stories about the people he met along his route and the relationships he made. He left a lasting impact on this community, and I know he would be truly honored to have this building named after him. He was a great friend, and I miss him dearly."

Whit Honea, Ed Honea's son, said:

"Being a postman and a statesman, my dad enjoyed a deeply personal relationship with the people of Marana, one that afforded him the rare opportunity to be a politician who always delivered, regardless of rain, heat or gloom of night. I am incredibly grateful to Congressman Ciscomani, the entire Arizona delegation and their respective staffs for honoring my dad's legacy of service and boundless dedication to the community he loved so much."

Tiffany Phoenix, Ed Honea's daughter, commented:

"I remember as a little girl, getting to ride along with my dad on Saturdays. He would let me put the mail in the boxes at each stop. We would stop at the convenience store and get corn nuts and candy. I felt like such a big shot back then. Fast forward twenty years later and I got to officially work alongside him with my own route. Him being 'The Mailman' was so engrained in us that after his passing my brother and I got matching postage stamp tattoos in honor of him. Getting to name the place we know so well after him is truly special."

The Mayor Ed Honea Memorial Post Office Bill now goes to the U.S. Senate for passage.

You can read the full text of the bill HERE.

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