H.Res. 1495

IV
  119TH CONGRESS
  2D SESSION
  H. RES. 1495
  Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a tireless
  champion of Houston’s diverse communities.
  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
  AUGUST 27, 2026
  Mr. GREEN of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred
  to the Committee on House Administration
  RESOLUTION
  Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Tur-
  ner, a tireless champion of Houston’s diverse commu-
  nities.
  Whereas Sylvester Turner was born and raised in Houston,
  Texas, earning his Bachelor of Arts in political science
  from the University of Houston and later a Juris Doctor
  from Harvard Law School;
  Whereas, in 1989, Sylvester Turner was elected to the Texas
  House of Representatives, beginning a distinguished 27-
  year career in the Texas House of Representatives;
  Whereas Representative Turner was named Speaker pro tem
  of the Texas House in 2003, a position he would hold for
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  Whereas, in 2015, Sylvester Turner was elected the 62nd
  mayor of Houston;
  Whereas, throughout Mayor Turner’s tenure in office, he
  worked unwaveringly to improve economic opportunity,
  critical infrastructure, and public safety in Houston;
  Whereas Mayor Turner led Houston through both Hurricane
  Harvey in 2017 and the COVID–19 pandemic, 2 of the
  most challenging moments in the city’s history;
  Whereas, in 2023, Mayor Turner was elected to the United
  States House of Representatives; and
  Whereas Representative Turner represented Texas 18th Con-
  gressional District, a seat previously held by trailblazers
  including Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, Craig Wash-
  ington, and Sheila Jackson Lee: Now, therefore, be it
  1  Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowl-
  2 edges and honors the life and legacy of Congressman Syl-
  3 vester Turner, a tireless champion of Houston’s diverse
  4 communities.
  Æ
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