‘The House Has Lost A Giant’: Jim Costa Remembers Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

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During House floor remarks on Thursday, Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) remembered the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX).

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00:00Without objection the gentleman is recognized for one minute. Mr. Speaker,

00:06the house has lost a giant, a trailblazer for justice, and a good friend for so

00:13many of us, Sheila Jackson Lee, who we honor here today and remember. Born in

00:21Queens, New York, she was among the first women to graduate from Yale and

00:26dedicated her life to public service. For nearly 30 years she represented the

00:31people of Houston, Texas in the House of Representatives. She was a role model for

00:37so many and for young women seeking to serve. She led the reauthorization of the

00:42Violence Against Women's Act, VAWA, and established with her colleagues

00:47Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Not only that, but she authored the George Floyd

00:54Justice Policing Act with so many of her colleagues. The list goes on and on and

00:59on. Sheila was my friend and had a thoughtful approach to foreign policy.

01:04Many don't know her efforts for years, interacting with our colleagues in

01:09Europe and the European Parliament, always willing to participate and to

01:14share her point of view. She was respected and she noticed that dialogue

01:19and diplomacy should be the tools first rather than the last resort. Her legacy

01:28will continue to inspire future generations of leaders. We will miss you,

01:33Sheila, our friend. May you rest in peace. I yield back the balance of my time.

‘The House Has Lost A Giant’: Jim Costa Remembers Late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee

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