House Resolution No. by Representative Willard commends Loyce Pierce Wright for receiving the 2024 Regina Matrum Award from the Archdiocese of New Orleans, an honor given to individuals who exemplify outstanding Catholic motherhood. The award presentation is scheduled for June 3, 2024, at St. Raymond and St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in New Orleans. Mrs. Wright has a strong educational background, having graduated from Southern University and earned a master's degree in education administration. She has dedicated her professional life to teaching and social justice, serving as the executive director of the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights for nearly seventeen years.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Wright has been recognized with numerous awards for her contributions to civil rights and community service, including the Rosa Parks Award and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Award. She has been a passionate advocate for social justice and has played a significant role in the rebuilding of the New Orleans YWCA. Mrs. Wright's philosophy on motherhood emphasizes love, nurturing, and understanding, making her a deserving recipient of this prestigious award. The resolution expresses the Louisiana House of Representatives' sincere wishes for her continued impact through her love and compassion.