Courage, by definition, is the attitude of facing and dealing with anything recognized as.
difficult or painful instead of withdrawing from it. Synonyms of courage are bravery, heart, fortitude,.
and strength. Many people today are unfamiliar with the concept of true courage. However, the.
Honorable Sheila Jackson-Lee is a woman who not only understands courage, but is courage.
personified. As the nation watched in dark fascination as their President faced the possibility of the.
premature end to his presidency, Mrs. Jackson-Lee stood against an attempt to make a private act.
an impeachable offense. She chose to fight for her constituents and for what she believed was right,.
and in so doing could be just and fair to the President despite the Congressional clamor for.
impeachment. By choosing her position against what appeared to be the majority of her fellow.
Congressmen who were crying for impeachment, she courageously helped preserve the dignity of the.
office of President of the United States. .
Born on January 12, 1951, in Queens, New York, Jackson-Lee experienced racism and.
inequality first-hand as a young black woman growing up during the Civil Rights Movement. Despite.
the fact that she was not encouraged by her high school counselors to pursue opportunities in higher.
education, she has courageously overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to accomplish her goals.
and is now serving as a United States Congresswoman. From the beginning of her career in Congress.
in 1994, Sheila Jackson-Lee has been an effective member of Congress who is eager to serve her.
constituents well. She is now serving her fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives where she.
represents the 18th Congressional District of Houston, Texas. In the last election she captured more.
than 77% of the vote. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee is turning heads as a steadfast defender.
of the Constitution. .
As a child growing up during the 1950's and 1960's and experiencing racial discrimination .
