January 12

Sheila Jackson Lee

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee was one of the most prominent representatives in the Congressional Black Caucus, representing Texas in Congress, she was born on January 12, 1950 in Queens, New York.  In 1972 Lee graduated from Yale University and later received her law degree from the University of Virginia in 1975.  She began her initial term as a representative from the 18th district of Texas in January of 1995.  In congress she served on many committees including Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, and Judiciary Committees.  Jackson Lee held various positions with the Congressional Black Congress including 1st Vice Chair. Congresswoman Jackson Lee died on July 19, 2024 in Houston, Texas at age 74.