Houston Public MediaMar 14, 2025

State legislators and friends of late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner remembered the longtime Houston mayor as a devoted and impactful public servant as his body lies in the Texas Capitol this week.

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State lawmakers, friends honor former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s legacy at Texas Capitol

Turner, who most recently served as a United States Congressman, died last week at age 70 from enduring health complications. What he left behind was a lasting mark on the state’s largest municipality and a legacy as a Texas lawmaker who consistently pushed boundaries.

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Houston Public MediaMar 11, 2025

“Serious” but also “fun.” That’s how friends and former colleagues remembered U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner as he was lying in state Tuesday at Houston City Hall. 

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Friends and colleagues remember former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner as ‘a very fun-loving person’

Turner, the Houston Congressman who died last week at age 70, is lying in state at City Hall until 7 p.m. Tuesday. Those who knew him well described him as a hard worker who also “liked to have a good time.”

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Houston Public MediaMar 10, 2025

Former Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner will lie in state in Houston and Austin ahead of a funeral service this week, officials announced. 

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Former Mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state in Houston, Austin ahead of funeral this week

Turner served as the 62nd mayor of Houston. He was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District of Texas in 2024, filling a seat formerly left by Sheila Jackson Lee, who died last year. 

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Houston Public MediaJul 24, 2024

The late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will lie in state in Houston City Hall on Monday.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee to lie in state at Houston City Hall Monday

In recognition of her contributions to the City of Houston, Jackson Lee, who died on Friday at the age of 74, is only the second person to receive the honor.

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