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.