Former Republican Rep. Kay Granger has died, according to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. Johnson called Granger a devoted servant of her community, who served as chair of the House Appropriations Committee during her nearly three decades in Congress.

Granger’s Legacy

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.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker also shared a statement about Granger’s death that reads: Kay Granger was a trailblazer and tenacious leader. Among her many achievements, she was the first woman to be elected Mayor of Fort Worth and the first Republican woman to serve from Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss also shared a statement about Granger’s death that reads in part: Congresswoman Kay Granger lived a life of extraordinary service to Texas and our nation. She led with grace, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to the people she represented.

Original reporting: Dallas TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.