12-30-2006, 12:37 AM
Quote:USPS National Day of Mourning
scheduled Jan. 2
There will be no regular mail delivery or retail services at Post Offices Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, as the Postal Service is closing to observe the national day of mourning for former President Gerald Ford. The decision follows an Executive Order issued by President Bush that independent federal agencies close as a mark of respect for Ford, who died Dec. 26. Express Mail deliveries will be made Jan. 2. Regular retail and delivery service will resume Wednesday, Jan. 3.
Destination Delivery Unit (DDU) drop shipments will not be accepted in Post Offices Jan. 2. Customers are advised to adjust planned Tuesday, Jan. 2 DDU drop shipments for deposit Jan. 3. Bulk Mail Centers and Plants will accommodate drop shipment appointments already scheduled for Jan. 2.