HOUSTON – Top Houston and Texas officials are expressing their condolences in the wake of the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she was heartbroken by the news.
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“Heartbroken to hear about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She embodied pure bravery and an unflinching belief in our country’s potential. For women, she was a symbol of promise and a fighter for what we know we can achieve. Her legacy will live on. #NotoriousRBG,” said Hidalgo.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales called Justice Ginsburg a legend. He shared this famous quote from the justice: “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
“Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a titan of the Supreme Court for more than a quarter of a century," said Texas Senator John Cornyn in a statement. "Despite our ideological differences, I have always maintained a deep respect for Justice Ginsburg. Her unwavering commitment to public service has inspired a generation of young Americans – particularly women – to reach for their dreams.”
Fort Bend County Judge KP George said to remember her legacy.
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“All Americans and especially women in the legal profession owe a debt of graditutue to our beloved Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg,” said U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia on Twitter.
Bader Ginsburg, 87, died Friday at her home in Washington. She died of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, the court said.
Here is some of the post for local leaders regarding the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
Rest In Peace RBG. A true life of service. https://t.co/Lacga69OlJ
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) September 18, 2020
All Americans and especially women in the legal profession owe a debt of gratitude to our beloved Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #QEPD #RIP
— Rep. Sylvia Garcia (@RepSylviaGarcia) September 18, 2020
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
— County Judge KP George (@JudgeKPGeorge) September 19, 2020
Today we remember her legacy. 📚
Tomorrow we fight for her legacy. 📢
God bless Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 🙏🏾
God bless America. 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/JkEqYhz0uT
Rest In Peace #RuthBaderGinsberg. pic.twitter.com/q6NKsLYw1c
— Attorney General Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) September 19, 2020
"Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn't be that women are the exception."
— Ed Gonzalez (@SheriffEd_HCSO) September 18, 2020
- RBG. Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a legend and she will be missed.
Rest In Peace #RBG #RIPRBG 🙏🏻💔 pic.twitter.com/eg4M1jlfgd
"Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time." Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
— County Judge KP George (@JudgeKPGeorge) September 19, 2020
Today we remember her legacy. 📚
Tomorrow we fight for her legacy. 📢
God bless Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 🙏🏾
God bless America. 🇺🇲 pic.twitter.com/JkEqYhz0uT
Heartbroken to hear about Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing. She embodied pure bravery and an unflinching belief in our country’s potential. For women, she was a symbol of promise and a fighter for what we know we can achieve. Her legacy will live on. #NotoriousRBG
— Lina Hidalgo (@LinaHidalgoTX) September 18, 2020
"Justice Ginsburg is an inspiration to all women for profound reason: she fought for us, she represented us, and she led by example from the front. We have not seen such courage from a Supreme Court Justice in my lifetime and I pray that she rest in peace." - DA Kim Ogg
— Harris County DA (@HarrisCountyDAO) September 19, 2020