Former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee's Life Celebrated in Houston

Rare Honor Bestowed on Late Representative

HOUSTON - A Celebration of Life Service was held on Thursday for the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away at the age of 74 on July 19, 2024. Congresswoman Lee is only the second person to receive the rare honor of lying in state in the Houston City Hall rotunda.

Honorable Celebration of Life

The celebration of life was a fitting tribute to Congresswoman Lee's remarkable career and legacy. She was a trailblazing lawyer and politician who served the Houston community for decades. Attendees included family, friends, colleagues, and constituents who came together to honor her memory.