By: Bucy H.R. No. 126
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Matthew Wright of Austin won the unified division
title at the Special Olympics North America Golf Championship, held
in Seaview, New Jersey, from October 2 through 5, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Joining some 200 other players from across the
United States and Canada at the tournament, Mr. Wright teamed with
his longtime partner/coach, Drew Widney, in the unified
competition; the pair edged an Arizona team by three strokes in the
final game of the three-day, 54-hole event to claim the title; and
WHEREAS, A versatile athlete, Mr. Wright has participated in
a wide range of Special Olympics events over the years, earning
numerous medals; his achievements in golf have included winning a
gold medal at the 2016 Fall Classic, held at the Briarcrest Country
Club in Bryan, and he has spent countless hours practicing at Lions
Municipal Golf Course in Austin; his success in the sport has
enabled him to follow in the footsteps of his grandmother, who was a
21-time champion at El Paso Country Club; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wright graduated from Stephen F. Austin High
School in 2008 and became one of 10 students to participate in the
Austin Independent School District Greater Opportunities Project
at St. Edward's University; he has been employed as an assistant
sergeant-at-arms and messenger with the Texas House of
Representatives for more than 15 years, carrying out numerous
responsibilities for the members of the legislature; he has also
served his fellow citizens as a member of the Texas State Guard; and
WHEREAS, Through determination, hard work, and an unwavering
commitment to play at the top of his game, Matthew Wright has
excelled in a prestigious national golf competition, and he may
indeed take pride in this splendid accomplishment; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby congratulate Matthew
Wright on winning the unified division title at the 2023 Special
Olympics North America Golf Championship and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued success; 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.