City of Houston Remembrance Services for Sheila Jackson Lee Begins July 29 – Aug 1

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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