First Woman To Serve As Dallas Mayor, Adlene Harrison Passed Away At 98

The first woman to serve as Dallas City Mayor, Adlene Harrison, passed away over the weekend.

Harrison was a member of the Dallas City Council from 1973 to 1977, and served as acting mayor of the city in 1976.

She was the first Jewish woman to serve as a mayor for a major city.

Dallas’s current mayor Eric Johnson released a statement saying, “We have lost a Dallas legend. Adlene Harrison had an amazing impact on this city. As the first woman that this city called its mayor, she made history. As a loyal, smart, and caring person, she made countless friends. And as a fearless and strong leader, she made Dallas better. We grieve with her friends and family, but we should also celebrate her inspiring 98 years of life. May God rest her spirited soul.”