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Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: 

“It is with the deepest sadness that the Congressional Black Caucus mourns the loss of our dearly departed friend and esteemed colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones as well as the community of Houston during this time of bereavement.  

“Born and raised in Houston, Congressman Turner would go on to graduate from Harvard Law School and work for many years as an accomplished attorney, beginning his own law practice familiar today to the entire Houston community. 

“Congressman Turner dedicated his life to public service. Prior to being elected to represent the people of Texas' historic 18th Congressional District in November of 2024, Congressman Turner served as a Texas state representative for nearly 30 years and as the 62nd Mayor of Houston for eight years. Congressman Turner’s legacy follows in the footsteps of formidable and trailblazing public servants like the late Congresswoman Barbara Jordan and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. Congressman Turner leaves his mark on the U.S. House of Representatives as a member of the powerful Homeland Security and Science, Space and Technology Committees. He was an advocate for expanding health care, public education, consumer protections, and civil rights.   

“Congressman Turner loved his community, and we are in deep gratitude for his many years of service to Houston and our nation. We are praying for his family during this extremely difficult time. May his memory be a blessing to all.”