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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1495

Honoring the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a tireless champion of Houston's diverse communities.

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Introduced 2026-08-27Topic: governance ethics

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This resolution would have the U.S. House of Representatives formally honor the life and legacy of Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston, Texas. It lists his career, including 27 years in the Texas House of Representatives, his time as Speaker pro tem, his election as the 62nd mayor of Houston in 2015, and his election to Congress for Texas's 18th District. It notes that he led Houston through Hurricane Harvey and the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution is a statement of recognition and does not create new laws or spending.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-08-27HouseReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.refer
2026-08-27HouseSubmitted in Houserefer
2026-08-27Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-09-11. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.