We are deeply grateful to the family of the late U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for allowing us to rename our GFC Legacy Award in her honor. The Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee was the inaugural recipient of the award in 2023, and this distinction was a most fitting tribute to Melanie Lawson further illuminating her brilliance, her heart for our community, and her illustrious career of 43 years at Houston's ABC Channel 13. We extend our sincere thanks to Erica Lee Carter and Dr. Elwyn Lee! �

1.9K views · 106 reactions | Last night, my colleagues and I celebrated the extraordinary life of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. She was a force. A true woman warrior. We will miss her dearly. | Congresswoman Barbara Lee | Facebook

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