Republican Jon Kyl is the junior U.S. Senator from Arizona and is currently serving his third term in the office. His seat is next to be contested in an election in 2012. Previously Kyl had completed four terms representing Arizona’s Fourth District in the U.S. House of Representatives.http://kyl.senate.gov/constit_center/about.cfm
Jon Kyl currently has the duty of Senate Minority Whip, this tasks Kyl with maintaining party discipline amongst the Republican ranks. In 2006, Senator Kyl was recognized by Time magazine as being one of the 10 best Senators.http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1184028,00.html
Prior to his work in public service, Kyl practiced in law at the firm of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon in Phoenix, Arizona. In 1985, Kyl served in the role of chairman of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce.
Personal life
Born in Oakland, Nebraska, Kyl moved with his family to Iowa as a child, and in his teens, his father, John Henry Kyl, was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. In 1964, Kyl graduated from the University of Arizona and earned a law degree from the University in 1966.http://judiciary.senate.gov/about/members.cfm
John Kyl's parents were John and Arlene Kyle. His father John Kyl died in December, 2002 and was also a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Iowa.
Jon Kyl is married to Caryll Collins, they have two children (Kristine Kyl Gavin and John Kyl) together. Kyl also has four grandchildren ( Frances Kyl, Christopher Gavin, Jonathan Kyl, and Alicia Gavin).
Political Career
Kyl began his life in politics in 1987 when he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives from Arizona's 4th District.
In 1994, Kyl was elected Senator from Arizona and has served in that capacity alongside senior Senator John McCain ever since. His 2006 re-election campaign was dominated by debates over immigration. Kyl was a co-sponsor of legislation requiring undocumented aliens to leave the country within five years. He is currently the Senate Minority Whip and serves on the Judiciary and Finance Committees.
Jon Kyl Offices
For those wishing to contact Jon Kyl his offices and contact details are listed below:
- 730 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, District of Columbia, 20510 (202) 224-4521
- 2200 E. Camelback, Suite 120, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 (602) 840-1891
- 6840 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 150, Tucson, Arizona 85704 (520) 575-8633
Immigration reform compromise
This video features Senator Jon Kyl speaking on May 17, 2007.
The topic that day was Immigration Reform Compromise.
Jon Kyl was very influential in immigration reforms, watch this video if you too are interested in this area of legislation.
