Now is not the time for partisan attacks. That needs to be put to rest.
Because stunning news has broken about the death of this former GOP politician.
Kay Granger, a pioneering Republican who represented Texas with distinction in the U.S. House of Representatives, has passed away. She was 83-years-old.
Throughout her years in public life, Granger built a record of steady leadership and a commitment to the people of Fort Worth and beyond.
House Speaker Mike Johnson paid tribute to her enduring impact.
He stated that she “broke barriers for women in public service.”
Johnson continued with a full accounting of her path:
“Throughout her career, she broke barriers for women in public service. She was the first woman to serve as Mayor of Fort Worth, the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the first Republican woman to chair the House Appropriations Committee.”
Granger’s career demonstrated that Republican women could lead at every level of government
The milestones Johnson listed stand as clear markers of her determination and the trust voters placed in her over many years.
As news of her death spreads, many in Texas and on Capitol Hill are remembering a public servant with fond memories.
Kay Granger leaves behind a legacy of firsts.
