SR100 - In memory of Lucy J. Cortez of Brownsville.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 100       In Memory   of   Lucy Cortez            WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Lucy J. Cortez of Brownsville on February 6, 2025, at   the age of 76; and          WHEREAS, The former Lucy Hinojosa was born in Brownsville   on July 24, 1948, to Lucio Lopez Hinojosa and Gloria Garcia   Lopez, and she grew up with the companionship of five siblings,   George, Roy, Louis, Lisa, and Alfredo; and          WHEREAS, She obtained a bachelor's degree in 1989 and a   master's degree in education in 1993; among her academic   achievements, she was named to the dean's list at The University   of Texas at Brownsville in 1992; she enjoyed a rewarding career   at the Texas Department of State Health Services that spanned   four decades before her retirement as a regional coordinator; and          WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, she benefited from the love   and support of her husband, Antonio M. Cortez, and she took great   pride in their three children, Marco, Amy, and Jose; over the   years, she had the pleasure of welcoming into her family 11   grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; her many hobbies   included collecting recipes, and she especially loved sweet   treats; a woman of deep faith, she enjoyed watching Joel Osteen   Ministries and reading the Bible; and          WHEREAS, Although Lucy Cortez will be deeply missed, those   who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness   she brought into their lives, and they will forever hold her   close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Lucy J. Cortez   and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to   her husband, Antonio M. Cortez; to her children, Marco Antonio   Cortez and his wife, Esmeralda, Amy Cortez, and Jose Antonio   Cortez and his wife, Aida; to her brothers, George, Roy, and   Louis Hinojosa; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren;   and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns   this day, it do so in memory of Lucy Cortez.     Hinojosa of Nueces                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 18, 2025,     by a rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate