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With thus far, Harris County and the City of Houston will take part in a national display on Tuesday to honor the victims.According to Mayor Sylvester Turner, City Hall and both George Bush and Hobby airports are among the locations that will light up amber at dusk as part of the country's first nationwide "COVID-19 memorial to lives lost" event."It is important that our City and country unite at this time and reflect on the devastating impact COVID-19 has inflicted on our communities. A lot of families are grieving the loss of a loved one," . "Hosting a memorial and remembering people who died due to complications from the virus will be a nonpartisan event. I encourage everyone to join us by illuminating your building, ringing a bell, and watching the virtual program."RAPID RELEASE:In addition to City Hall and the airports, Houston's lighting ceremony is set to include: Partnership Tower, The Wortham, Jones Hall, 7 Wonders,&nbsp;The Lyric Center, Main Street square, Montrose Highway 59 bridges/Interstate 69, The Wharf art piece&nbsp;and Uptown Park/Post Oak.Simultaneously, a memorial will take place in Washington D.C. and other cities, all as part of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' inauguration.The memorial in D.C will feature the lighting of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the illumination of buildings and ringing of church bells "in a national moment of unity and remembrance," according to a press release."The program in Washington D.C. will emphasize the importance of looking back and remembering the lives we have lost to COVID-19 as we look forward to the hope of a new path and a brighter future," the release read.This is the second time Houston has joined cities across the nation in a light display honoring those affected by the pandemic. Back in April, Houston and other metropolises fighting on the front lines against the disease.

With thus far, Harris County and the City of Houston will take part in a national display on Tuesday to honor the victims.According to Mayor Sylvester Turner, City Hall and both George Bush and Hobby airports are among the locations that will light up amber at dusk as part of the country's first nationwide "COVID-19 memorial to lives lost" event."It is important that our City and country unite at this time and reflect on the devastating impact COVID-19 has inflicted on our communities. A lot of families are grieving the loss of a loved one," . "Hosting a memorial and remembering people who...

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