# @pvamu on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DG05aaqpkjD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/27141586-pvamu-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2025-03-05T17:45:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Prairie View A&M University (@pvamu) — https://gondola.cc/pvamu

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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 health disparities in underserved communities. This initiative aimed to invest in programs and services that would tackle challenges impacting the state’s diverse socioeconomic populations, reinforcing his dedication to equity and opportunity for all. Congressman Turner further extended his support to the PVAMU community by serving as a speaker to several classes in the Community Development program.

We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. Thank you, Congressman Turner, for your remarkable contributions to Houston, PVAMU, and beyond. Your legacy of leadership, advocacy, and service will continue to inspire generations to come. 

Take a look at Congressman Turner’s powerful speech from PVAMU’s 2023 Summer Commencement. Link in our bio.

#CongressmanSylvesterTurner #MayorSylvesterTurner #pvamu #wellnessinhouston #commencement #humanitarian

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