Jackson Lee spent nearly 30 years in Congress representing Texas' 18th congressional district and was well-known in the city of Houston and around the nation for her efforts in fighting for civil rights.
She also led the effort to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Lee died in July 2024, a little more than a month after announcing she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Remembering US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Community leaders reacts to congresswoman's passing
Remembering US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee: Community reacts to congresswoman's passing