Sheila Jackson Lee
Sheila Jackson Lee (January 12, 1950 – July 19, 2024) was an American politician. She was a member of the House of Representatives for almost 30 years, starting in 1995. She represented Texas' 18th congressional district. The district includes Greater Houston. She was a member of the U.S. Democratic Party.[2] She unsuccessfully ran for mayor of Houston in 2023.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 18th district | |||||||||
| In office January 3, 1995 – July 19, 2024 | |||||||||
| Preceded by | Craig Washington | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | Erica Lee Carter | ||||||||
| Member of the Houston City Council from the at-large district | |||||||||
| In office January 2, 1990 – January 3, 1995 | |||||||||
| Preceded by | Anthony Hall | ||||||||
| Succeeded by | John Peavy | ||||||||
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| Born | Sheila Jackson January 12, 1950 Queens, New York City, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | July 19, 2024 (aged 74) Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Political party | Democratic | ||||||||
| Spouse(s) | [1] | ||||||||
| Children | 2 | ||||||||
| Education | Yale University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) | ||||||||
| Website | House website | ||||||||
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Political career
She was born in New York City, but her political career began in Houston, Texas.
Jackson Lee first became a member of the Houston City Council in 1990. She was so until 1994.[3]
Jackson Lee was active on immigration issues. She proposed increasing border security and increasing legalization for "illegal" immigrants living in the United States.[4] She also supported LGBT rights.
In March 2023, Jackson Lee announced that she would run for mayor of Houston in the 2023 election.[5] In November 2023, she advanced to a runoff with State Senator John Whitmire. She lost the runoff on December 9, 2023.
Death
In June 2024, Jackson Lee announced that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[6][7] She died at a hospital in Houston on July 19, 2024, at the age of 74.[8][9] She was replaced by her daughter, Erica Lee Carter, in the U.S. House.[10]
Sheila Jackson Lee Media
Sheila Jackson Lee in 1997
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Jackson Lee watches as Paul Ryan signs the First Step Act of 2018.
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Jackson Lee and others using the "hands up don't shoot" gesture in recognition of the Ferguson, Missouri police shooting
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Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee questions U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Kevin K. McAleenan during testimony in a 2016 House Committee on Homeland Security hearing.
Elwyn Lee, Vice President of Student Affairs; Vice Chancellor
- President Joe Biden pays his respects to Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), who passed away on July 19, at Houston City Hall, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Houston, Texas.jpg
President Joe Biden paying his respects to Jackson Lee on July 29, 2024
- Vice President Harris Delivers the Eulogy at the Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Memorial Service.webm
Vice President Kamala Harris delivering the eulogy at the memorial service for Jackson Lee, August 1, 2024
References
- ↑ "Congressional Directory for the 116th Congress (2019–2020), July 2020. [Page 263]". GovInfo. July 22, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2023.
- ↑ "Sheila Jackson Lee". House.gov. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ "Sheila Jackson Lee". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ Texas Democrat Gets Praise for Immigration Efforts. Gov Exec. https://www.govexec.com/defense/2006/11/texas-democrat-gets-praise-for-immigration-efforts/23204. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
- ↑ Svitek, Patrick (2023-03-27). "U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is running for Houston mayor". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
- ↑ Hao, Claire. "Sheila Jackson Lee announces she has pancreatic cancer". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ↑ Jones II, Arthur. "Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee diagnosed with pancreatic cancer". ABC News. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
- ↑ Shen, Michelle (July 20, 2024). Sheila Jackson Lee, long-serving Democratic congresswoman and advocate for Black Americans, dies at 74. CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/19/politics/sheila-jackson-lee-texas-dies/index.html. Retrieved July 20, 2024.
- ↑ Langer, Emily (July 19, 2024). Sheila Jackson Lee, outspoken Texas congresswoman, dies at 74. https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2024/07/19/sheila-jackson-lee-congresswoman-dead/. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ↑ Terry, Christian (November 10, 2024). "'I am honored': Daughter of Sheila Jackson Lee to be sworn in Tuesday to finish mother's term in Congress". Click2Houston.
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