On the recordMarch 6, 2025
As a proud gentlewoman from Maryland, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Frank Turner, a distinguished educator and public servant whom we lost earlier this year. In 1990, Frank made history by becoming the first Black judge in Howard County, Maryland. Then in 1994, he became the first African American elected to the general assembly from Howard County where he served with distinction for 24 years. After his time in the legislature, he served his community further as a trustee of Howard Community College. Frank will forever be remembered for his generosity and kindness, his thoughtfulness and his skill, but above all, for his unwavering commitment to his community, Howard County, which stays with me and so many Marylanders. He led a life of unparalleled service, and for that we will ever be grateful. Mr. Speaker, I am personally keeping his family, his friends, and every life that he ever touched through his good works in my prayers. ____________________
