Who is Sheila Jackson Lee’s husband, Elwyn?
SHEILA Jackson Lee has served as the US Representative for Texas’s 18th congressional district since 1995.
The politician has been married for over 50 years.
Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images - GettySheila Jackson Lee and Elwyn Lee at the former’s election night watch party on March 5, 2024, in Houston, Texas[/caption]
Who is Elwyn Lee?
75-year-old Elwyn Lee was born in 1949 and is the Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access at the University of Houston.
According to The Portal to Texas History, he was born in Virginia and grew up in the “historic African American neighborhood ” of Third Ward in Houston, Texas.
Elwyn studied at Yale Law School before becoming “the first African American tenured at the University of Houston Law School.”
He spent “a couple of years” as the director of African American Studies and “built upon the student and community relationships he developed at the time to serve as the Vice President of Student Affairs.”
He is married to 74-year-old Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.
When did Sheila Jackson and Elwyn Lee get together?
Sheila Jackson and Elwyn Lee have been married for over 50 years, having wed in 1973.
According to her government biography, the couple shares two children, including Harvard University graduate Jason Lee and Duke University graduate Erica Lee.
What happened to Sheila Jackson Lee?
On Sunday, June 2, 2024, Sheila announced that she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, sharing the statement on her Instagram page, @repjacksonlee.
“My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity and my commitment to public service,” the Democratic Representative began.
“As a member of Congress, I’ve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for equality and justice for all; especially the disadvantaged and the dispossessed. Today, my fight is more personal, but I will approach it with the same faith and the same courage,” she continued.
“My doctors have confirmed my diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. I am currently undergoing treatment to battle this disease that impacts tens of thousands of Americans every year.
Photo By Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images - GettySheila Jackson Lee announced her pancreatic cancer diagnosis on Sunday, June 2, 2024[/caption]
“I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plan to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.
“To the constituents of the 18th Congressional District: Serving as your representative in Congress for 30 years is one of my greatest honors. Your hopes and aspirations inspire my efforts on behalf of our community every day,” Sheila continued.
“As I pursue my treatments, it is likely that I will be occasionally absent from Congress, but rest assured my office will continue to deliver the vital constituent services that you deserve and expect.
“I am committed to working with our Congressional Leadership including Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Speaker of House to serve this nation and be present for votes on legislation that is critical for the prosperity and security of the American people. By God’s grace, I will be back at full strength soon.
“Please keep me and my family in your prayers as you have always done. Know that you will remain in mine. As always, God bless you and God bless the United States of America,” she concluded.
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