The resolution honors the life and legacy of Matthew Thomas Young, who passed away on January 5, 2025, at the age of 49. Born on March 19, 1975, in Paris, Texas, Matt was a dedicated educator with a 27-year career, teaching various math classes and coaching multiple sports at high schools across Texas. He was a proud alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a degree in kinesiology. Matt was also a devoted family man, married to Jamie McGraw for over two decades and a father to five children. He was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Mt. Sylvan and enjoyed cooking, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

The Texas Senate resolution expresses deep sympathy to Matt Young's family, including his wife, children, parents, and siblings, acknowledging the profound impact he had on his community and the lives of those who knew him. It concludes with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for his family and states that the Senate will adjourn in his memory.