Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement upon the news of the death of Congressman Sylvester Turner (TX-18):

“I join my fellow Houstonians, my colleagues in Congress, and people across our country in mourning the sudden loss of my friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner.  I am heartbroken and devastated by the loss of this exceptional Houstonian and exceptional human being.   He personified what it means to be a Houstonian—to believe in possibility, to work for it, and to share it with others.  In his presence you could always feel the love for the city that we call home and for all the people who live here.  We were lucky to have his service to our community for decades—including as a state representative, as Mayor, and as a member of Congress—as we were lucky to have his example to learn from and to inspire us.  My heart goes out to his beloved family, his devoted staff, and all those who are grieving today.”