Lloyd Doggett, U.S. Congressman representing Texas’s 37th district, posted a series of statements on social media this week addressing Memorial Day, the passing of a local community leader, and ongoing international conflict.
On May 27, Doggett highlighted an editorial from the Austin American-Statesman, writing, “Important @statesman editorial reminding us that honoring the fallen this Memorial Day means respecting the freedoms and values they sacrificed for, including a peaceful world. As they wrote, ‘Preserving those ideals also means easing human suffering wherever we can.'”
A day later, on May 28, Doggett shared condolences regarding Tim Mahoney’s death: “Saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Mahoney. Tim was a dedicated community leader, serving as an ACC Trustee, neighborhood advocate, and progressive voice for Austin. His commitment to public service and improving our community touched many lives. He will be missed.”
Also on May 28, Doggett commented on the duration of a military conflict involving former President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “We’re 3 months into Trump’s 4-5 week war—same one he said on April 1 would be over in 3 days—perhaps just a very bad April Fool’s joke for the totally unjustified war that he cannot get out of. American families are paying the price for his inept yielding to Netanyahu.”
Doggett has represented Texas’s 37th congressional district since 1995 after succeeding J.J. Pickle. He previously served in the Texas Senate from 1973 to 1985 and is recognized as a longtime Austin resident with academic credentials from the University of Texas at Austin.
He has repeatedly secured reelection victories against Jenny Garcia Sharon in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
Born in Austin in 1946, Doggett continues to reside there while serving in Congress.
