Constituents of the 17^th District of Texas:

   E-mail is a wonderful tool for enhancing communication and I appreciate
   your contacting me in this manner.  However, in order to deal with the
   overwhelming number of e-mail messages sent from across the country, it
   has been necessary for me to change the way I receive e-mail.  Please
   go into my web site at  www.house.gov/stenholm/ and follow the
   instructions for sending me a message.  This will take you to a "Write
   Your Representative" screen and will require you to enter your name and
   address.  You then will be at a screen where you can send me your
   message.

   I regret this bit of inconvenience but the extra amount of effort will
   result in my being able to respond to constituents of the 17^th
   District in a more timely manner.  I look forward to hearing from you
   soon.  With kind regards, I remain

                                                   Sincerely yours,

                                                   Charles W. Stenholm