Honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away on March 5, 2025. Turner was a dedicated public servant, first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1988, where he served for over three decades. He was reelected 13 times and held various leadership positions, including serving as speaker pro tempore and chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. Turner also served as Houston mayor, guiding the city through challenges like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honoring the life and legacy of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner.

This resolution honors the life and legacy of U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner, who passed away on March 5, 2025. Turner was a dedicated public servant, first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1988, where he served for over three decades. He was reelected 13 times and held various leadership positions, including serving as speaker pro tempore and chair of the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice. Turner also served as Houston mayor, guiding the city through challenges like Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic.