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.