Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died at the age of 74 after a battle with cancer, her family announced in a statement. The longtime congresswoman served in the House since 1995 and leaves a legacy of pushing for legislation related to civil rights.
Vice President Kamala Harris will fly to Houston on Thursday to attend funeral services for longtime Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, who died this month after a battle with cancer, according to an official who shared the details first with NBC News. The official from Harris’ office said Harris and Jackson Lee were dear friends who bonded over their work as elected officials and as members of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the nation’s first historically Black sorority.
In statement released at the time of Jackson Lee’s death, Harris described Jackson Lee as a “tenacious advocate for justice and a tireless fighter for the people of Houston and the people of America” who “distinguished herself as a dedicated advocate for her community, an effective legislator, and a fiercely loyal colleague and friend.” She also said Jackson Lee was “first and foremost, a leader dedicated to serving the people of her beloved city” of Houston and “a champion for women’s rights.
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