Thousands of people from all over the state came to the Mexican Consulate in Houston to cast their votes.
The U.S. Rep said as she undergoes treatments, she will be occasionally absent from Congress, but her office will continue to deliver"vital constituent services."In a statement, Jackson Lee said she is currently undergoing treatment to battle the disease"that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year."
Jackson Lee said serving as a Texas 18th's Congressional District representative has been one of her"greatest honors."The U.S. Rep said as she undergoes treatments, she will be occasionally absent from Congress, but her office will continue to deliver"vital constituent services." "By God’s grace, I will be back at full strength soon," she said in the statement. “Please keep me and my family in your prayers as you have always done. Know that you will remain in mine. As always, God bless you and God bless the United States of America.”“My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity and my commitment to public service.
“I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.
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