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Frank S. Turner
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 13 | |
| In office January 11, 1995 – January 9, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Martin G. Madden, Virginia M. Thomas |
| Succeeded by | Jennifer R. Terrasa |
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| Born | July 6, 1947 Mount Pleasant, New York, U.S. |
| Died | February 14, 2025 (aged 77) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Kimberlee |
| Children | 4 |
| Residences | Columbia, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | North Carolina Central University (BA, JD) |
| Occupation | Educator |
Frank Seaton Turner (born July 6, 1947, died February 14, 2025) was an important American politician. He served in the Maryland House of Delegates, which is like a state-level parliament, representing District 13. He also led the group of delegates from Howard County.
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Frank Turner's Time in Government
Frank Turner was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for many years. He served from January 11, 1995, until January 9, 2019. This means he helped make laws for the state of Maryland for over 20 years!
Working on Important Issues
While in the House of Delegates, Frank Turner was part of the Ways and Means Committee. This committee deals with important topics like how the state collects money (taxes) and how it spends money. From 2007 to 2019, he even led a special group within this committee that looked at gambling rules.
A Pioneer in Maryland Politics
Frank Turner made history in Maryland. He was the very first African-American person to be elected to the Maryland General Assembly from Howard County. The General Assembly is the official name for Maryland's state legislature. He was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, a group that works to support African-American communities.
Frank Turner's Life and Legacy
In 2014, a special honor was given to Frank Turner. The sports fields at Blandair regional park were named after him. This was because he helped get money from a program called "Program Open Space" to build and improve the park. This program helps protect natural areas and create parks for everyone to enjoy.
Frank Turner passed away on February 14, 2025, when he was 77 years old. His death was announced by another state delegate, Vanessa Atterbeary, during a meeting of the Maryland House of Delegates.
