HOUSTON (WBAP/KLIF News ) – United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, who represents the 18th Congressional district of Texas, announced she’s battling pancreatic cancer.
In a statement issued Sunday night, Jackson Lee said quote “I am confident that my doctors have developed the best possible plant to target my specific disease. The road ahead will not be easy, but I stand in faith that God will strengthen me.”
She said as she undergoes treatments, she will occasionally be absent from congress but her office will continue to deliver “vital constituent services.”
Jackson Lee has been a member of the U.S. House since 1995. She is a senior member of the House Committee on the Judiciary, Homeland Security and the Budget Committee.
Rep. Jackson Lee did not comment on the severity of her diagnosis.
Here’s Congresswoman Lee’s full statement:
“My adult life has been defined by my faith in God, my love for humanity and my commitment to public service. As a member of Congress, I’ve been honored to be one of the leaders in the fight for justice and equality 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.
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.
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. 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.”
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