Today, we mourn the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner, a visionary leader, devoted public servant, and steadfast advocate for Houston and higher education. His leadership transformed our city, guiding Houstonians through challenges with resilience, unity, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Mayor Turner’s dedication to Prairie View A&M University was profound. He served as PVAMU’s Spring 2016 and Summer 2023 commencement speaker, delivering passionate speeches that left graduates and attendees inspired with his words of wisdom, encouragement, and a call to serve their communities with passion and purpose. In recognition of his dedication to public service and community empowerment, he was honored with PVAMU’s 2016 Humanitarian Award. His support for PVAMU extended beyond the stage. In 2020, Congressman Turner announced the Wellness in Houston partnership (formerly the Healthy Houston initiative) between the City of Houston and Prairie View A&M University to address he...