Ranking Member Thompson Statement on the Passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner
(WASHINGTON) – Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the below statement on the passing of Committee member Congressman Sylvester Turner (D-TX):
“Today we mourn the loss of our colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. While Representative Turner was only with us as a Member of Congress for a short while, we got to know him as measured legislator and a team player. He was well respected on both sides of the aisle and was always known for doing what’s in the best interest of his constituents. We deeply appreciated him being a member of the Committee this Congress. We also remember him for his decades of dedication of public service – before he was a Member of Congress he served as mayor of his hometown of Houston, Texas for eight years and state legislator for 27 years.
“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and constituents during this difficult time. He will be missed."
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