Special Olympics

Matthew Wright was born in Oklahoma City, OK in 1986.  His family moved to Santa Fe, NM when he was four years old and to Austin in 2001.  His parents are both attorneys and his sister is a recent graduate of the University of Texas.

Matthew entered Stephen F. Austin High School as a special education student that fall and graduated in 2005.  As a high school student Matthew spent four years at AHS and then attended St. Edward’s University for three years as one of ten students chosen to participate in the A.I.S.D GO (Greater Opportunities) Project.  He received his high school diploma on June 4, 2008.  Matthew began attending the STEPS program at Austin Community College in fall 2017.  He also attends Informal Classes at UT.

Matthew began volunteering at the Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry while at Austin High.  He has continued to do so most Wednesday afternoons for over 10 years.  In 2008 Matthew became a proud member of the Texas State Guard with limited responsibilities.  Because of his interest in military history and his commitment to the museum Matthew is assigned to the History Detachment.  He is also a member of the Austin chapter of the Motor Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) and participates in their activities regularly.

Matthew has been employed by the State of Texas as an Assistant Sgt. at Arms in the Texas House of Representatives since 2008.  In this position Matthew delivers the mail and runs errands for members of the Texas Legislature.

Matthew began participating in Special Olympics Texas while in junior high school and continues to enjoy several sports.  Matthew has competed at the area and state level in track and field, basketball, softball, swimming, cycling, bowling, volleyball, horseback riding, tennis and golf.  In September 2018 Matthew became a Global Messenger for Special Olympics Texas and spoke at a fundraising event with Tim Shriver in November.