Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

Key Points

• This resolution honors the life and career of Kay Granger, who served as a member of Congress from Texas for nearly 28 years. The bill recognizes her work as a teacher, business owner, and public servant.
• Granger was a trailblazer for women in politics. She was the first woman to serve as the mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
• During her time in Washington, she became the first Republican woman to lead the powerful House Appropriations Committee. This committee is responsible for deciding how the federal government spends its money.
• She was a strong supporter of the military and helped bring defense jobs to Texas. She specifically worked on projects like the F-35 fighter jet and getting a Navy ship named after the city of Fort Worth.

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