85R11160 RMA-D
By: Bell H.R. No. 626
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matthew Wright of Austin has rendered outstanding
service as an assistant sergeant at arms for the Texas House of
Representatives for nearly a decade, and he is being honored by that
body on March 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, A native of Oklahoma City, Matthew Wright is a
member of the Class of 2008 at Stephen F. Austin High School, where
he was selected as one of 10 students to participate in the Austin
Independent School District Greater Opportunities Project at
St. Edward's University; after graduating, he was hired as an
assistant sergeant at arms for the house of representatives, a role
in which he is responsible for delivering mail and completing
errands for members of the Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about the armed forces, Mr. Wright
became a member of the Texas State Guard in 2008; he has also
generously volunteered his time with the Texas Military Forces
Museum at Camp Mabry and the local chapter of the Military Vehicle
Preservation Association; moreover, he has participated as an
honorary candidate in the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment Spur
Ride, and he received his Order of the Spur certificate and spurs in
2016; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wright has further distinguished himself
through athletic competition; over the years, he has participated
in a wide range of events at the Special Olympics, and he won a gold
medal in golf at the 2016 Fall Classic, held at the Briarcrest
Country Club in Bryan; he is also a member of the Dangerous Athletes
Crew and annually competes in the Erg Rodeo and area regattas; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Wright has made valuable contributions to
the legislative process in the Lone Star State, and he is indeed
deserving of special recognition for his fine work; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Matthew Wright on his exemplary service
as an assistant sergeant at arms and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Wright as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.