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Burgess Releases 2011 Year End Annual Report

Washington, January 9, 2012 | Whitney Thompson (202-225-7772)
Today, Dr. Burgess released his 2011 Year End Annual Report. The report showcases his 2011 legislative work and accomplishments, media communication, constituent services, and correspondence with North Texans. “It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2011,” said Dr. Burgess. “My office performs a variety of services; everything from drafting legislation to helping constituents work with various federal agencies, and I want them to know that I am working hard for North Texans.”
Burgess Releases 2011 Year End Annual Report
“It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2011.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Burgess released his 2011 Year End Annual Report. The report showcases his 2011 legislative work and accomplishments, media communication, constituent services, and correspondence with North Texans.

“It is important to show constituents the work I am doing on their behalf, and this is my report to them on the accomplishments we’ve made in 2011,” said Dr. Burgess. “My office performs a variety of services; everything from drafting legislation to helping constituents work with various federal agencies, and I want them to know that I am working hard for North Texans.”

Some of Dr. Burgess’ accomplishments in 2011 include:
  • Responded to over 91,000 letters or inquiries from North Texans
  • Cast 948 votes on the floor of the House of Representatives, 98.9% vote attendance record
  • Participated in 74 hearings in the Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Participated in 14 Joint Economic Committee hearings
  • Participated in 2 Helsinki Commission hearings and chaired 1 hearing
  • Introduced 20 bills
  • Co-Sponsored 164 bills
  • Attended 643 events in the district
  • Hosted four summits
  • Conducted 200 radio interviews and 62 TV interviews
  • Mentioned in 2,098 newspaper articles or blogs
“I have always done my best to represent the residents of the 26th District of Texas,” said Dr. Burgess. “I keep my constituents’ interest at the forefront, and will never forget that I am able to serve this great nation because of them. I take their trust in me very seriously and it is my responsibility to provide them with a report on what we’ve been able to do.”

Click on the image below to review the 2011 Year End Annual Report. Constituents can download the 2011 Year End Annual Report and past reports on Dr. Burgess’ website:  /YearEndReport. 

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