Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer, her office announced in a statement Friday night.
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, has died following a battle with pancreatic cancer, her office announced Friday night. She was 74. 'Today, with deep grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas,' her office said in a statement.
'A local, national, and international humanitarian, she was acknowledged worldwide for her courageous fights for racial justice, criminal justice, and human rights, with a special emphasis on women and children,' her office said. The statement added, 'Her legislative victories impacted millions, from establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday to reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. However, she impacted us most as our beloved wife, sister, mother, and Bebe .
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