League of Women Voters of the Barrington Area

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HOW TO ADDRESS PUBLIC OFFICIALS:

OFFICEENVELOPESALUTATIONCLOSE
President
The President
The White House
Washington, D.C. 20500
My dear Mr. President
Respectfully yours,
.
United States Senator
The Honorable
Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Senator
Yours very truly,
.
Congressman
The Honorable
House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Dear Mr. or Ms.
Yours very truly,
.
Governor
The Honorable
The Executive Offices
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Governor
Yours very truly,
.
State Senator
The Honorable
State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Senator
Yours very truly,
.
State Representative
The Honorable
State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Dear Mr. or Ms.
Yours very truly,
.

SUGGESTIONS:
  • Write a letter using your own stationery.
  • Be sure to include your address as your representatives are interested in their constituents and usually want to reply.
  • Use your words giving the reasons why you are for or against the legislation, and identify it by popular name or bill number.
  • Be brief and courteous.
WHITE HOUSE PUBLIC EXPRESSION LINE 202-456-1111