The resolution honors Eric Scott Turner for his appointment as the 19th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, which took place on February 5, 2025. It highlights his previous role as the executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council under President Donald J. Trump, where he led the Opportunity Zones Initiative to promote investment in economically distressed communities. The resolution also notes Turner's extensive background, including his work as a housing development executive, a Texas state representative, and an associate pastor, as well as his nine-season career in the NFL.
Additionally, the resolution acknowledges Turner's contributions to community engagement through the nonprofit organization he founded, the Community Engagement & Opportunity Council. It emphasizes his educational achievements, including a degree in speech communications and an honorary doctorate, and recognizes the support of his family. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its best wishes for Turner's success in his new cabinet position and plans to prepare an official copy of the resolution as a token of high regard.