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Beginning Monday (July 29) The City of Houston will honor the life and legacy of late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with remembrance services.
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For more than three decades, Lee served the people of Houston and was one of its most prominent political figures. Among her many political accolades, including establishing the Juneteenth Federal Holiday and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act.
Below are a list of remembrance events taking place this week.
Celebration of Life Services
Monday, July 29, 2024
9:00 am-7:00 pm
Lie-In-State
Houston City Hall Rotunda, Ground Floor
901 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
4:00-8:00 pm
Viewing and Community Tribute God’s Grace Community Church
9944 W. Montgomery Rd., Houston, TX 77088
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Viewing: 11:00 am-3:00 pm
Organizations Memorial Rituals: 3:00-6:00 pm
Community Farewell & Appreciation Service: 6:00-9:00 pm
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
3826 Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX 77004
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Viewing: 8:00-10:00 am
Celebration of Life Service: 11:00 am
“Remembering Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee”
Fallbrook Church
12512 Walters Rd., Houston, TX 77014
Services and tributes will also be live-streamed, info will be provided.
http://www.SheilaJacksonLee.com
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