[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 30, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E787]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN MEMORY OF CONGRESSWOMAN SHEILA JACKSON LEE

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                           HON. CLAY HIGGINS

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 30, 2024

  Mr. HIGGINS of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise to respect the passing 
of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She leaves behind a significant 
legacy, grounded in a lifetime of passionate, diligent public service.
  I came to know Sheila during the eight years we served on the 
Homeland Security Committee together. Having worked alongside her and 
engaged in countless debates with the good Congresswoman from Texas, I 
can say with full certainty that she was one of the hardest working 
Members of Congress I have known. Sheila was always incredibly well 
prepared, and although we commonly disagreed on ideological matters, I 
greatly respected her conviction.
  In one of her final statements, she said, ``the road ahead will not 
be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.''
  I will miss Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and I extend my most 
sincere condolences to her family.

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