For Immediate Release
July 20, 2024
Contact: Taylor Haulsee
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson issued the following statement after it was announced that Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) passed away.
“Our prayers are with the family of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. During her nearly thirty years of service in the House, Sheila was a fierce advocate for the Houston community, and the Lone Star State will undoubtedly miss her larger-than-life personality and devotion to her constituents.
“Sheila and I served together on the Judiciary Committee for seven years. While we rarely agreed on policy, I always enjoyed our spirited debates about law and policy, and I counted her as a friend.
“She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she leaves behind an extraordinary record of service. May she rest in peace.”
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