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House adopts resolution honoring former Representative and Milton town manager Donald H. Turner Jr.
Summary
The House read and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 30 honoring the life and public service of Donald H. Turner Jr., noting his long career in firefighting, municipal government and as House Republican leader and Milton town manager.
The House read and adopted House Concurrent Resolution 30 extending condolences and recognizing the public service career of Donald H. Turner Jr., a former state representative, House Republican leader and Milton town manager who died Nov. 30, 2024, at age 60.
The resolution recalled Mr. Turner's service as a volunteer firefighter beginning at age 16, his decades of work in firefighting and public safety, his service on local bodies including the board of civil authority, and his later tenure as Milton town manager. It noted his appointment to the General Assembly by Governor Jim Douglas in 2006 and subsequent re-election, and that the House Republican caucus elected him House Republican leader for four consecutive terms prior to the 2011 legislative session.
The member from Milton delivered a floor remembrance describing Turner as "an ordinary man just getting stuff done," recounted his municipal work and community service, and asked the chamber to welcome family members in the gallery.
The resolution directs the secretary of state to send a copy of the resolution to Don Turner's family, the Milton town clerk and the Milton Fire Department.
Why it matters: the adopted resolution formally records the General Assembly's public recognition of a longtime municipal official and legislator and creates an official record of condolences to his family and community.
