Sylvester Turner Lies in Honor at Texas State Capitol: A Public Servant Remembered

Honoring a Public Servant

• 📌 Sylvester Turner, former Houston Mayor and Congressman, is lying in honor at the Texas State Capitol rotunda.
• 🏛️ This ceremony marks a return to his first political home, the State House of Representatives, where he was first elected in 1988.

A Career of Dedication

• 💡 State Representative Syrena Thompson reflected on Turner's many victories, failures, and unwavering dedication.
• 🤝 Former House Speaker Tom Craddick, a Republican, appointed Turner, a Democrat, to a leadership role due to his knowledge, brightness, and understanding of the system.

Public Service and Legacy

• 🎤 Turner served many years in the Texas House before being elected Mayor of Houston in 2016 and 2020.
• ⏳ Although his return to Congress was brief, it represented a return to his political roots.
• 🗓️ The public viewing at the Capitol concluded today, with a final viewing resuming tomorrow morning.
• 🕊️ Sylvester Turner's funeral will be held this Saturday at The Church Without Walls at 1:00 PM.