Feb. 10, 2020

Mayor Turner announces "Celebration of Life" honoring former City Secretary Anna Russell

Mayor Turner announces "Celebration of Life" honoring former City Secretary Anna Russell

WHAT:
The lights of Houston City Hall and the Montrose Bridges will be lit blue Tuesday evening, February 11, (tomorrow) in memory of Anna Russell. Tuesday morning, Mayor Sylvester Turner will join Russell's family, friends, elected officials, and community leaders for “A Tribute To Anna.”
Ms. Russell died Monday at the age of 88, after serving the city of Houston for nearly 70 years and working with nine mayors.
WHEN:
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
9:30 a.m. - Celebration of Life in Sarofim Hall
10:30 a.m. - Lite reception in the Grand Lobby 
WHERE:
The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts
800 Bagby St.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) is working with the Russell family to plan the tribute.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Renovation of Hermann Square at City Hall. For more information, go to http://www.houstontx.gov/anna-russell.html