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KENNETH E. BENTSEN, JR. <br />25TH DISTRICT, TEXAS <br />328 CANNON HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING <br />WASHINGTON, DC 20515325 <br />(2021225-7508 <br />(202) 225-2947 FAX <br />email: ken.bentsen@mail.house.gov <br />httpJ/www.house.govlbentsen/welcome.htm I <br />COMMITTEES: <br />BANKING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES <br />SUBCOMMITTEE ON <br />FINANCIAL INSTRUTIONS AND <br />CONSUMER CREDIT <br />SUBCOMMITTEE ON <br />CAPITAL MARKETS. SECURITIES AND <br />GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES <br />Mr. Masood 1V~a~i~CT <br />Planner <br />City Of La Porte <br />604 West Fairmont Parkway <br />LaPorte, Texas 77571 <br />Dear Friend: <br />January 26, 2000 <br />DISTRICT OFFICES: <br />6575 WEST LOOP SOUTH <br />SUITE 498 <br />BELLAIRE,TX 77401 <br />(7131667-3554 <br />(713) 687-4833 FAX <br />1001 E. SOUTHMORE <br />SUITE 810 <br />PASADENA, TX 77502 <br />(7131473-4334 <br />(713) 475-8867 FAX <br />1300 ROLLINGBROOK DRIVE <br />SUITE 517 <br />BAYTOWN, TX 77521 <br />(2811837-8225 <br />I want to take this opportunity to share some important facts about Census 2000 and the 25th Congressional District. <br />Full participation in Census 2000 results in obtaining an accurate and complete count which serves the community's best <br />interests in many ways. Census data will be used over the next ten years to distribute government funding and guide <br />investments and planning decisions made by both the public and private sectors nationwide. <br />The results of the census will be used for many things including allocation of funds received in our state. According to <br />the Census Bureau, in 1990 it was estimated that they missed more than 66,000 people in Houston. Of those missed, more than <br />28,000 were children. Every person not counted results in a significant loss of resources that would otherwise help to pay for <br />roads and busses, hospitals and community health centers, schools and teachers. <br />Knowing of your commitment to community service, I wanted to inform you of opportunities available to work for the <br />Census Bureau. Taking a census requires the Census Bureau to fill many positions, but the largest number of positions that need <br />to be filled are census takers or enumerators. These positions require checking addresses and conducting interviews with <br />residents. There are minimum qualifications and a required basic skill test that will check an applicant's ability to perform a <br />variety of Census jobs. While they do not guarantee employment, the Census is committed to giving every application careful <br />consideration. <br />There are a variety of employment opportunities available to noncitizens and citizens who are bilingual. By becoming a <br />Census employee, an individual earns competitive pay, helps the community, and serves in a nationwide process. Interested <br />persons should call to schedule to take a test and apply for a job at (713) 209-4825 or 1-(888)-325-7733. <br />If you have any questions regarding Census 2000, please feel free to contact Vicki Johnson of my staff at (713) 667- <br />3554. <br />With kindest personal regards, <br />KEB:vaj <br /> <br /> <br />~Co~.gre~g of t~je ~r~iteb ~tate~ <br />~ou~e of ~e~regetttatibe~ <br />~a~fjington, ~~C 20515-4325 <br />Sincerel , <br />enne ents n, <br />Member of Congress <br />PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER <br />