The City of Haltom City posted about Dr. Truong’s death on social media.
HALTOM CITY, Texas — Haltom City Mayor Dr. An Truong has died at 78 years old, according to a Facebook post from the city.
The post said Dr. Truong “passed away peacefully early Friday morning.”
He was elected mayor in 2019, becoming the first Vietnamese-American mayor in Tarrant County. Prior to his mayoral service, Dr. Truong began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department and went on to spend 37 years as an investigator with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office, the city said. He also served on the Haltom City Council before being elected mayor.
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“Mayor Truong was a dedicated public servant who always put his community first,” said City Manager Rex Phelps. “On behalf of the City Council and City staff, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”
Taylor Rehmet, who represents Haltom City in Texas Senate District 9, released the following statement Friday:
“I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Truong and I grieve this loss alongside the Haltom City community. He was a true public servant who committed himself to progress, integrity, and the hard work of building a better Haltom City each and every day. My thoughts are with his family, friends, and the entire community during this difficult time.”
All flags at City facilities will be lowered to half-staff in Dr. Truong’s honor, the city said.