To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".

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Bill ID: 119/hr/397
Last Updated: July 17, 2026

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Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

ID: M001206

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The bill

To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 216 Cumberland Street in Rochester, New York, as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office".

HR. 397, 119th Congress.

The sponsor

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

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The money

$67,500 raised

22 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

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April 29, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the esteemed members of Congress. Let's dissect this trainwreck, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** Ah, yes, the main purpose is to stroke the ego of Minister Franklin Florence and his adoring fans in Rochester, New York. The objective? To waste taxpayer dollars on a meaningless gesture that will be forgotten by next week.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Oh boy, this one's a doozy! Section 1(a) designates the post office at 216 Cumberland Street as the "Minister Franklin Florence Memorial Post Office". Wow, what a bold move. I bet the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. And just to make sure we don't miss any opportunities for bureaucratic redundancy, Section 1(b) ensures that all references to this facility will be updated to reflect its new, utterly irrelevant name.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Let's see... Minister Franklin Florence's family and friends will get a warm fuzzy feeling from this pointless exercise. The good people of Rochester might experience a brief moment of civic pride before they realize it's just another example of their tax dollars being squandered on trivialities. And, of course, the United States Postal Service gets to waste more resources on unnecessary signage and paperwork.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** *yawn* Oh, I'm sure this will have a profound impact on the nation. Just think about it: with this monumental designation, the post office at 216 Cumberland Street will become an iconic symbol of... well, nothing in particular. It won't create jobs, stimulate economic growth, or improve the lives of Americans in any tangible way. But hey, who needs substance when you can have empty symbolism?

Diagnosis: This bill is a classic case of "Ego-itis" – a disease characterized by an excessive need for self-aggrandizement and a complete disregard for the well-being of others. The symptoms include pointless gestures, bureaucratic waste, and a healthy dose of hypocrisy.

Treatment: A strong dose of reality, followed by a healthy injection of fiscal responsibility and a dash of common sense. But let's be real, this is Congress we're talking about – they'll just prescribe more of the same old nonsense and call it a day.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$67,500
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,000

No PAC contributions found

1
CHEROKEE NATION
1 transaction
$1,000
2
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
SHAMAH, ALAN
2 transactions
$6,600
2
NORTY, LEWIS
1 transaction
$3,300
3
SECUNDA, AMY
1 transaction
$3,300
4
SECUNDA, CYNTHIA
1 transaction
$3,300
5
SECUNDA, MICHELLE
1 transaction
$3,300
6
SECUNDA, THOMAS
1 transaction
$3,300
7
OSTROFF, DIANA
1 transaction
$3,300
8
OSTROFF, RICHARD
1 transaction
$3,300
9
PERLMAN, LEE
1 transaction
$3,300
10
RASKE, JANET
1 transaction
$3,300
11
SANDS, ROB
1 transaction
$3,300
12
SMITH, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$3,300
13
COOPER, MILTON
1 transaction
$3,300
14
COOPER, TODD
1 transaction
$3,300
15
FEINSTEIN, LEONARD
1 transaction
$3,300
16
KHUZAMI, ROB
1 transaction
$3,300
17
STERLING, DAVID
1 transaction
$3,300
18
STERLING, MONA
1 transaction
$3,300
19
SHAMAH, JOSEPH
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Garbarino, Andrew R. [R-NY-2]

ID: G000597

Top Contributors

10

1
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationPEARL, MS
$1,000
Nov 5, 2024
2
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationADA, OK
$1,000
Jun 20, 2023
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DUIT, JAMES
CONCEPTION LLCPARTNER
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
4
DUIT, PAMELA
CONCEPTION LLCPARTNER
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
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ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
WINROCK ENTPRESIDENT
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
6
RICKETTS, MARLENE
RETIREDRETIRED
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$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
7
LEACH, HOWARD
SELF EMPLOYEDPRIVATE INVESTOR
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
8
FEINSTEIN, LEONARD
BED BATH AND BEYONDCHAIRMAN
IndividualJERICHO, NY
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
9
BANKE, BARBARA R.
JACKSON FAMILY WINESOWNER
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$3,300
Nov 15, 2023
10
SMITH, HOLLY
SHOOK HARDY BACON LLPATTORNEY
IndividualSAINT LOUIS, MO
$3,300
Dec 22, 2023

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

ID: M001137

Top Contributors

10

1
AGUA CALIENTE BAN OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
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$3,300
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
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AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,500
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CROWN, LESTER
N/ARETIRED
IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
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LIPPMAN, MARIE C.
IndividualMIAMI BEACH, FL
$5,000
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CUKIERMAN, JORAM
CITADELFINANCE
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$3,300
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$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
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ARMSTRONG, BRIAN
COINBASECEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Aug 29, 2023

Rep. Malliotakis, Nicole [R-NY-11]

ID: M000317

Top Contributors

10

1
M&T BANK
OrganizationMOUNT KISCO, NY
$118
Sep 21, 2024
2
M&T BANK
OrganizationMOUNT KISCO, NY
$101
Sep 21, 2024
3
SIDIROPOULOS, JIM MR.
DELPHI PHCONTRACTOR
IndividualSTATEN ISLAND, NY
$5,600
Jul 23, 2024
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BERGER, RICHARD MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
May 17, 2024
5
LOEB, JOHN L. MR. JR
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPURCHASE, NY
$5,000
Apr 22, 2024
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BAUMRIND, MARTIN M. MR.
SELFLANDLORD
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$5,000
Sep 16, 2024
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DUIT, JAMES A
CONTRIBUTION OF CONCEPTION LLCEXEC
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
8
DUIT, PAMELA A
CONTRIBUTION OF CONCEPTION LLCEXEC
IndividualEDMOND, OK
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
9
LAUDER, RONALD S.
SELF EMPLOYEDBUSINESSMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024
10
BANKE, BARBARA R. MS.
CHAIRMANJACKSON FAMILY WINES
IndividualGEYSERVILLE, CA
$3,300
Nov 17, 2023

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Top Contributors

10

1
MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
OrganizationWHITE PLAINS, NY
$1,000
Feb 24, 2024
2
BATMASIAN, JAMES
INVESTMENTS LIMITEDOWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 27, 2023
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BATMASIAN, JAMES
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
Sep 29, 2023
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AUSTIN, ROBERT
UNAKA CO., INC.BUSINESSMAN
IndividualDALLAS, TX
$6,600
Jul 18, 2024
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 15, 2024
6
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,534
Feb 22, 2024
7
SCALA, MARY ELLEN
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPORT CHESTER, NY
$5,300
Aug 27, 2023
8
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
SELFPRESIDENT
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 24, 2024
9
DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,900
Jun 25, 2024
10
PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
GOLDEN TASTECEO
IndividualSPRING VALLEY, NY
$3,400
Jun 24, 2024

Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

ID: T000478

Top Contributors

10

1
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$27,879
Oct 22, 2024
2
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$21,566
Oct 29, 2024
3
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$10,970
Nov 25, 2024
4
WINRED EARMARKS
PACARLINGTON, VA
$5,493
Nov 19, 2024
5
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$2,000
Nov 5, 2024
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MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Jun 18, 2024
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OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Jun 18, 2024
8
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Mar 31, 2023
9
TEXTOR, DONALD
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualLOCUST VALLEY, NY
$13,200
Apr 17, 2024
10
WINE, SCOTT
POLARISCEO
IndividualEXCELSIOR, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2024

Rep. Ryan, Patrick [D-NY-18]

ID: R000579

Top Contributors

10

1
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Mar 12, 2024
2
CASTRO AND SONS LLC
OrganizationNEWBURGH, NY
$500
Nov 3, 2024
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ENVISION STRATEGY
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Sep 11, 2023
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ENVISION STRATEGY
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 24, 2024
5
TBA OF NJ LLC
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$500
May 3, 2023
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TBA OF NJ LLC
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 2, 2023
7
ALTMAN, ROGER C.
EVERCOREBANKER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Sep 2, 2023
8
BOIES, DAVID
BOIES, SCHILLER & FLEXNER LLPCHAIRMAN
IndividualARMONK, NY
$6,600
Sep 5, 2023
9
EL-RAYESS, TAMER
CONTINENTAL FINANCECHAIRMAN
IndividualTUXEDO PARK, NY
$6,600
Sep 5, 2023
10
HALFAKER, DAWN
DAWN HALFAKERSELF-EMPLOYED
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$6,600
Sep 22, 2023

Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]

ID: G000599

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10

1
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 19, 2023
2
GOLDSTEIN, DARIN
SDG CAPITAL MANAGEMENTMANAGER
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
May 31, 2023
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GOLDSTEIN, DARIN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Jun 19, 2023
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SCHWARTZ, DAVID
SLATE PROPERTY GROUPEXECUTIVE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Oct 17, 2023
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SCHWARTZ, DAVID
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Oct 26, 2023
6
ADAMS, RICHARD
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 26, 2024
7
ANDREESSEN, MARC
SELFATTORNEY
IndividualLOS ALTOS, CA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
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BARTH, RICHARD
MARYLANDPROFESSOR
IndividualBALTIMORE, MD
$3,300
Oct 27, 2024
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BLUMENTHAL, VIOLETTE
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IndividualDURHAM, NC
$3,300
Oct 26, 2024
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BRUNO, JACQUELINE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWHITESTONE, NY
$3,300
Oct 26, 2024

Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

ID: T000469

Top Contributors

10

1
KHAN, FARAZ A.
SELF-EMPLOYEDREAL ESTATE
IndividualALBANY, NY
$3,300
Nov 3, 2024
2
GATES, WILLIAM H. III
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IndividualREDMOND, WA
$3,300
Oct 19, 2023
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ARNOLD, LAURA
NOT EMPLOYEDRETIRED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
May 8, 2024
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITALPRESIDENT
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
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ARPEY, MICHAEL W.
HUNTER POINT CAPITALPRESIDENT
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$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
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ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYEDHOMEMAKER
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$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
7
ARPEY, STACIE
NOT EMPLOYEDHOMEMAKER
IndividualSARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023
8
BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTINVESTMENT MANAGER
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$3,300
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BLOOD, DAVID W.
GENERATION INVESTMENT MANAGEMENTINVESTMENT MANAGER
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$3,300
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DECHMAN, DAVID
SUMMIT ROCK ADVISORSINVESTMENTS
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$3,300
Mar 6, 2023

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

ID: M001188

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10

1
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 19, 2023
2
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
Jun 30, 2024
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BENEDICT, DANIEL
SELFINV
IndividualWOODMERE, NY
$3,300
Oct 10, 2024
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COOPER, TODD
RIPCO REAL ESTATEOWNER
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$3,300
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FEINSTEIN, LEONARD
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualSPRINGFIELD, NJ
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
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$3,300
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KATZ, ADAM
SELFREAL ESTATE
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$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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SHERMAN, I
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualFLUSHING, NY
$3,300
Oct 8, 2024
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SILVERSTEIN, WILLIAM
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IndividualHIGHLAND PARK, IL
$3,300
Oct 15, 2024
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VASAN, ASHWIN
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$3,300
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Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

ID: O000172

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10

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CHEROKEE NATION
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$1,000
Oct 12, 2024
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LIMA, ANANDA
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IndividualCHICAGO, IL
$5,000
Jan 11, 2023
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DRAKE, DANIEL
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
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$3,300
Sep 5, 2024
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TORRES, TOMAS
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Jul 17, 2024
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PARK, JEANNIE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
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$3,300
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GREGORY, ANDRE
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
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$3,300
Jul 16, 2024
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WESTON, JEFF
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualPORTLAND, OR
$3,300
Jul 24, 2024
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SISSON, MICHAEL
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualFAIRVIEW, OR
$3,300
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CRYER, JON
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IndividualSANTA CLARITA, CA
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