{"id":1037391,"date":"2024-07-20T16:11:59","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T20:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/?p=1037391"},"modified":"2024-07-20T16:11:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T20:11:59","slug":"statement-on-the-passing-of-representative-sheila-jackson-lee","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/democrats.org\/news\/statement-on-the-passing-of-representative-sheila-jackson-lee\/","title":{"rendered":"Statement on the Passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins, and DNC Women\u2019s Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford released the following statement on the passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is with a heavy heart and fond memories that we mourn the loss of my good friend, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. As one of the first women to graduate from my alma mater, Yale, she was a role model for women, a pioneer for Black Americans, and a true inspiration for us all.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRepresentative Jackson Lee was a fierce advocate for her district, her beloved Houston, Texas, and the American people. She was a champion for civil rights and racial justice, and worked hard for our most vulnerable friends and neighbors. She fought for legislation to prosecute police misconduct and was a key player in establishing Juneteenth as a national holiday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhenever I called, she was always ready to jump into the good fight, fire up a crowd, and bring a smile to our faces. I\u2019m devastated by this news, and sending my heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and constituents. We are blessed to have been graced by her kindness, intelligence, and humanity. She will be missed by so many. Rest in power, congresswoman.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, DNC Black Caucus Chair Virgie Rollins, and DNC Women\u2019s Caucus Chair Lottie Shackelford released the following statement on the passing of Representative Sheila Jackson Lee: \u201cIt is with a heavy heart and fond memories that we mourn the loss of my good friend, Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. 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