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Biden and Harris Lead Tributes for Late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee

The longtime Texas representative is honored with multiple memorial services in Houston this week.

  • Sheila Jackson Lee, who served Texas' 18th Congressional District for nearly 30 years, passed away on July 19.
  • President Biden and Vice President Harris will attend separate memorial events to pay their respects.
  • Jackson Lee's body will lie in state at Houston City Hall, followed by several community viewings and services.
  • Prominent figures including Bill and Hillary Clinton, Hakeem Jeffries, and Nancy Pelosi will attend the funeral.
  • Jackson Lee was known for her advocacy on women's rights, social justice, and disaster relief.
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