Former Representative Kay Granger, a Republican from Texas, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. Granger was recognized for her significant contributions, being the first woman elected as mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, and the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She also served as the first female Republican chair of the House Appropriations Committee. Granger had been a member of the U.S. House since 1997 and retired in January 2023 due to health issues and extended absences. House Speaker Mike Johnson remarked on her dedication to public service and her role in breaking barriers for women.
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Former Republican Representative Kay Granger dies at 83
Kay Granger, a former Republican Representative from Texas, died at the age of 83. She was noted for being the first woman elected mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman from Texas in the U.S. House. Granger served in Congress for nearly three decades before retiring in January 2023 due to health challenges.
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