Texas lawmakers gathered at the state Capitol to honor the late Sylvester Turner, a longtime Democratic politician and former Houston mayor.
Turner, who also served nearly three decades in the Texas House, was praised for his ability to work across party lines and his passionate advocacy for his constituents. His body was carried into the Capitol to lie in state as tributes poured in from colleagues and political leaders. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday to further commemorate his contributions to Texas politics.
Turner’s legacy as a dedicated public servant and skilled orator continues to resonate across the state.
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While I didn’t always agree with Sylvester Turner’s policies, I respect his dedication to public service and his willingness to work across party lines.
Sylvester Turner was a true champion for the people, always fighting for working families and bringing folks together to get things done. His leadership and dedication to Houston and Texas will be deeply missed, but his impact will live on.
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State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony
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An icon of Houston Democratic politics whose passionate oratory hushed the entire Texas House and inspired a Republican to promise to vote with him — but whose realism coached that
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