“Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office" :House passes bill to name Houston post office after Late Sikh deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal

The Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office on Addicks Howell Road is named after the officer killed in a 2019 traffic stop accident.

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill to name a Houston post office after slain Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, the first Sikh deputy to work for the agency, according to U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher.

Sikh community applauds this bipartisan act and looks forward to the Senate passing the resolution as well.

“My son was beloved by all in his community, and performed his job and participated in seva (selfless service) with respect, dignity, and care,” said Pyara Singh Dhaliwal, Deputy Dhaliwal’s father.

“He lived as a symbol of the strength that comes from diversity and unity, and this building will serve as another permanent reminder of how much he meant to our family and the people of Houston. We are so thankful for this effort to honor his legacy and his commitment to our city.”

As a reminder, Deputy Dhaliwal was killed during a traffic stop in northwest Houston, Texas on September 27, 2019. He originally joined the Harris County Sheriff’s Office in 2009; in 2015, he secured a historic, first-of-its-kind accommodation to wear his Sikh articles of faith while serving. Deputy Dhaliwal was widely regarded as a barrier-breaking role model for Sikhs and other religious minorities.

“The Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal Post Office will serve as a permanent reminder of his service, his sacrifice, and his example for us all. I am grateful that my legislation to honor his memory has passed the House of Representatives“said congresswoman  Lizzie Fletcher. 

Following this successful passage in the House, this resolution is expected to now move to the U.S. Senate for a vote and ultimately to the desk of President Trump by the end of the year.

https://patch.com/texas/houston/resolution-passes-name-post-office-after-late-deputy

Dr. Gurdeep Kaur
Associate Professor
Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College
University of Delhi