House Resolution No. [insert number] commends Brother Matthew Lyons, CSC, for over sixty years of dedicated service to the Catholic Church. A veteran of the United States Air Force, Brother Matthew was inspired by Father Basil Moreau in 1960 to join the Congregation of Holy Cross, where he began a significant career in education. He served as principal at various schools, including St. Francis High School in California and Holy Cross in New Orleans, where he enhanced academic and athletic programs and provided valuable support to students facing life challenges.

Throughout his career, Brother Matthew's leadership and commitment to education extended beyond the United States, as he spent twenty years in Chile and one year in Bolivia, earning the respect and affection of students and faculty alike. The resolution expresses gratitude for his contributions to the Catholic Church and the lives of countless students, wishing him continued devotion in the years to come.