Bill Text: TX HR626 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Commending Matthew Wright for his service as an assistant sergeant-at-arms for the Texas House of Representatives.

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill

Status: (Passed) 2017-03-07 - Reported enrolled [HR626 Detail]

Download: Texas-2017-HR626-Enrolled.html

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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.
Bell
Howard
Straus Goldman Oliverson
Allen Gonzales of Williamson Ortega
Alonzo González of El Paso Paddie
Alvarado Gooden Parker
Anchia Guerra Paul
Anderson of Dallas Guillen Perez
Anderson of McLennan Gutierrez Phelan
Arévalo Hefner Phillips
Ashby Hernandez Pickett
Bailes Herrero Price
Bell Hinojosa Raney
Bernal Holland Raymond
Biedermann Howard Reynolds
Blanco Huberty Rinaldi
Bohac Hunter Roberts
Bonnen of Brazoria Isaac Rodriguez of Bexar
Bonnen of Galveston Israel Rodriguez of Travis
Burkett Johnson of Dallas Romero, Jr.
Burns Johnson of Harris Rose
Burrows Kacal Sanford
Button Keough Schaefer
Cain King of Hemphill Schofield
Canales King of Parker Schubert
Capriglione King of Uvalde Shaheen
Clardy Klick Sheffield
Coleman Koop Shine
Collier Krause Simmons
Cook Kuempel Smithee
Cortez Lambert Springer
Cosper Landgraf Stephenson
Craddick Lang Stickland
Cyrier Larson Stucky
Dale Laubenberg Swanson
Darby Leach Thierry
Davis of Dallas Longoria Thompson of Brazoria
Davis of Harris Lozano Thompson of Harris
Dean Lucio III Tinderholt
Deshotel Martinez Turner
Dukes Metcalf Uresti
Dutton Meyer VanDeaver
Elkins Miller Villalba
Faircloth Minjarez Vo
Fallon Moody Walle
Farrar Morrison White
Flynn Muñoz, Jr. Wilson
Frank Murphy Workman
Frullo Murr Wray
Geren Neave Wu
Gervin-Hawkins Nevárez Zedler
Giddings Oliveira Zerwas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 626 was adopted by the House on March 2,
2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House