Honoring the life and enduring public service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, a fearless advocate for justice, equality, and the people of the United States.

This resolution would have the U.S. House of Representatives formally honor the life and public service of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. It lists parts of her background, including her education at Yale University and the University of Virginia School of Law, and her work as a municipal judge and Houston city council member. It notes that she represented Texas's 18th congressional district starting in 1994, worked on federal disaster relief, and supported making Juneteenth a federal holiday. The resolution does not create new laws, programs, or spending.

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• Al Green Democrat sponsor
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