Hakeem Jeffries Honors Sylvester Turner's Legacy in Houston

A Tribute to Sylvester Turner

• 😔 We gather with a heavy heart to mourn the loss of The Honorable Sylvester Turner, a man who made a dynamic start and a quick impression in Congress.
• 👏 Over 20 members of Congress, both Democrats and Republicans, stood to honor Sylvester Turner's life and leadership.
• 🌟 Sylvester Turner is remembered as a good man, a family man, a hardworking man, a well-educated man, an eloquent man, a courageous man, a compassionate man, a righteous man, an alpha man, and above all, a faithful man.

Leadership Through Adversity

• ⛈️ During his eight years as Mayor of Houston, Sylvester Turner navigated numerous challenges, including Hurricane Harvey, seven federally declared disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a devastating winter storm.
• 🧘 Despite constant trouble, Turner remained calm, cool, and collected, always delivering for the people of Houston.

A Champion for Healthcare

• 🏥 In his final message, Sylvester Turner emphasized the need to defend healthcare in the United States, specifically stating, "Don't mess with Medicaid."
• ✊ A Medicaid Day of Action will be held across the country to lift up his spirit and advocate for healthcare for all Americans.

Houston's Own

• 🚀 Sylvester Turner, born and raised in the Acres Homes Community, embodied the spirit of Houston, with his dedication earning him the moniker of putting the "H" in H-Town.
• 🎓 His journey from High School Valedictorian to Harvard Law School and eventually to public service highlights his remarkable educational and professional achievements.

Final Rest and Legacy

• 🙏 Sylvester Turner is believed to be in a better place, greeted by figures like Barbara Jordan, Mickey Leland, and Sheila Jackson Lee, and welcomed by God as a good and faithful servant.
• ✨ His legacy of laboring in the vineyards of the community, faithfulness to his family, community, and oath of office, will continue to inspire.