Government

Cornyn Launches New Web Site

Revamped “online office” features improved constituent services, correspondence tools

From the Office of Senator John Cornyn

March 7, 2006

WASHINGTON—U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a member of the Senate’s High Tech Task Force, announced the launch of his new official Senate Web site on Monday, highlighting features to improve constituent services and correspondence. The “online office” enhances the ability of constituents to contact Sen. Cornyn, receive information about resources available through Congress, and receive news about Senate business. The site also provides information in English and Spanish.

“The improved accessibility of my revamped ‘online office’ will help ensure that I can continue to address the needs of Texans in a timely manner,” Cornyn said. “It’s important that constituents are able to let their voices be heard and can take advantage of opportunities available through Congress. My new Web site is aimed at achieving these goals.”

The new Web site, www.cornyn.senate.gov, features a revised contact information section to facilitate correspondence with Sen. Cornyn and his staff, and improved access to forms and applications of interest to constituents.

The site also includes new information and technology features such as an RSS feed, which updates news to constituents’ home pages in real-time; expanded audio and video presence, including podcast services; additional ability for constituents to transfer information, such as press releases, from person to person; and improved search capabilities.

“I encourage all Texans to visit and take advantage of my new Web site,” Cornyn said. “I appreciate hearing from Texans and will continue working hard to address their needs.”

The Web site includes information on the following items: Academy Nominations; Flag Requests; Congratulatory Letters; Traveling to DC; Texas Tuesday Coffee with Sen. Cornyn; Employment; and Photo Requests. There are also sections that feature biographical information about Sen. Cornyn, available resources, applications for internships and law clerkships, and Sen. Cornyn’s position on the issues.

Sen. Cornyn is a member of the following key Senate Committees: Armed Services; Judiciary; Budget; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; and Joint Economic. He is also the chairman of the Judiciary Committee’s Immigration, Border Security and Citizenship subcommittee, and the Armed Services Committee’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities subcommittee.

How to contact U.S. Sen. John Cornyn

Email: www.cornyn.senate.gov/contact

Washington, DC

517 Hart Senate Office Bldg.

Washington, DC 20510

Tel: 202-224-2934

Fax: 202-228-2856

Central Texas / Austin

Chase Tower

221 West Sixth Street – Suite 1530

Austin, Texas 78701

Tel: 512-469-6034

Fax: 512-469-6020

East Texas / Tyler

100 E. Ferguson Street – Suite 1004

Tyler, Texas 75702

Tel: 903-593-0902

Fax: 903-593-0920

North Texas / Dallas

Occidental Tower

5005 LBJ Freeway – Suite 1150

Dallas, Texas 75244

Tel: 972-239-1310

Fax: 972-239-2110

Southeast Texas / Houston

5300 Memorial Drive – Suite 980

Houston, Texas 77007

Tel: 713-572-3337

Fax: 713-572-3777

South Central Texas-El Paso Region / San Antonio

600 Navarro – Suite 210

San Antonio, Texas 78205

Tel: 210-224-7485

Fax: 210-224-8569

South Texas Region / Harlingen

222 East Van Buren – Suite 404

Harlingen, Texas 78550

Tel: 956-423-0162

Fax: 956-423-0193

West Texas / Lubbock

3405 22nd Street – Suite 203

Lubbock, Texas 79410

Tel: 806-472-7533

Fax: 806-472-7536

New web site:

www.cornyn.senate.gov