At the July 2 swearing-in ceremony, the Ho-Chunk Nation Legislature honored the life and legacy of Matthew “Matt” Mullen with an official Legislative Recognition Citation.

     The citation was signed by President Jon Greendeer and Vice President Lambert Cleveland Jr., and presented to Matt’s family just before the new legislative body's first legislative meeting. His wife, children, and mother were there to accept the framed recognition in his honor, alongside his brother Ed — who now serves as a Representative for District 4.

     Matt was a former Legislator and committed public servant whose work helped shape the future of the Ho-Chunk Nation. He played a leading role in efforts to strengthen self-governance and was active in constitutional reform throughout his career.

     May his memory be a blessing and an inspiration to future generations of the Ho-Chunk Nation.