Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner Honored with Public Tributes
Sylvester Turner, who served as Houston's mayor for eight years and recently began his term in Congress, is lying in state in Houston and Austin following his passing at age 70.
- Sylvester Turner, a former Houston mayor and newly elected U.S. congressman, passed away on March 5, 2025, at age 70 due to health complications.
- Turner is being honored with public tributes, including lying in state at Houston City Hall on March 11 and the Texas State Capitol starting March 13.
- Turner served as Houston's mayor from 2016 to 2023, leading the city through natural disasters, financial challenges, and social unrest during his tenure.
- He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024, succeeding Sheila Jackson Lee, who passed away in 2024, and had just started his congressional term in January 2025.
- A funeral service for Turner will take place on March 15 at The Church Without Walls in Houston, with live streaming available for attendees.
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