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.

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1494 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1494

 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.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            August 27, 2026

   Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was 
           referred to the Committee on House Administration

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 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.

Whereas this resolution may be cited as the ``Original Resolution Honoring 
        Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee'';
Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee, born in Queens, New York, at an early age 
        demonstrated an unwavering commitment to education, public service, and 
        the pursuit of justice;
Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee was one of the first women to earn her undergraduate 
        degree from Yale University and her Juris Doctor from the University of 
        Virginia School of Law, preparing her for a lifetime of principled 
        leadership;
Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee later served in the legal profession and in local 
        government in Houston, Texas, including as a municipal judge and city 
        council member, earning her constituents' trust through fairness and 
        diligence;
Whereas, in 1994, Sheila Jackson Lee was elected to the United States House of 
        Representatives, where she represented Texas's 18th congressional 
        district with distinction for nearly 3 decades;
Whereas Sheila Jackson Lee fought relentlessly for Federal disaster relief 
        following hurricanes, floods, and public health emergencies, securing 
        critical resources for Houston's infrastructure, housing, medical 
        systems, and working families;
Whereas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee championed the designation of 
        Juneteenth as a Federal holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the 
        United States of America; and
Whereas, upon her passing, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee lay in state in the 
        rotunda of Houston City Hall, an honor reflecting the profound respect 
        and gratitude of the people she served: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowledges and honors 
the legacy and enduring public service of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson 
Lee, a fearless advocate for justice and equality.
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