"We mourn the loss of Secretary and General Colin Powell, a true American hero, patriot, trailblazer, dedicated leader and servant. He shattered glass ceilings for African Americans and moved through the ranks in segregated Georgia to becoming the first African American Secretary of State. We are indebted to him for his courage and sacrifices. My heart and the hearts of Texans and Americans across the nation are with his beloved wife Alma and children, today." - Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee
