New Kent County post office to be renamed in honor of late supervisor Paige

A bill presented to rename the New Kent Post Office after former New Kent Supervisor Patricia Paige has passed.

In a legislation presented by Congressman Rob Wittman on Apr. 14, a bill to honor Paige passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Paige, who served on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors, passed away on Nov. 28, 2023.

“I am thrilled to see that my bill to rename the New Kent Post Office in honor of Patricia Paige has passed the House,” Wittman said in a press release. “Ms. Paige was a community leader whose impact will be felt for generations. She was passionate about creating opportunities for young people, protecting seniors from fraud, and improving transportation access across. She loved this community (New Kent), and we owe it to her to honor and continue her legacy.”

Paige served on New Kent’s Board of Supervisors until her passing. Family members are grateful for the honor.

“Ms. Paige loved the Lord and her family and friends,” said Sandi Paige, sister of Patricia Paige. “The Paige family is grateful to everyone who helped get this post officer renamed for their kindness and friendship, not only to Patricia, but also the family.”

The bipartisan legislation was cosponsored by Representatives Jen Kiggans, Bobby Scott, Jennifer McClellan, John McGuire, Ben Cline, Eugene Vindman, Don Beyer, Morgan Griffith, Suhas Subramanyam, and James Walkinshaw.