87R23324 JH-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 1317
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Houston mayor Sylvester Turner has demonstrated an
admirable commitment to serving his fellow Texans during the
COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, This devoted public official has worked tirelessly
to safeguard the health of area residents while ensuring that they
continue to receive essential public services; although the
pandemic has placed immense burdens on the local community, Mayor
Turner has risen to this unprecedented challenge, and his
contributions have been instrumental in helping Houston navigate
the crisis; and
WHEREAS, First elected as mayor in 2015, Sylvester Turner is
currently serving his second term in that office; over the past
year, he has coordinated the City of Houston COVID-19 Recovery
Initiative and the community's efforts to contain and limit the
spread of the virus through widespread testing, contact tracing,
and other measures; he also oversaw the creation of the Health
Equity Response Task Force to better target populations that have
been hardest hit by the pandemic, and he has recruited celebrities
to help promote the use of face masks and social distancing through
the MASK UP! campaign; and
WHEREAS, Sylvester Turner's decisive leadership has greatly
benefited the citizens of Houston during a time of crisis, and he is
truly deserving of special recognition for his impressive
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Mayor Sylvester Turner for his service
to Houston during the COVID-19 pandemic and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Turner as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.