SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 427
In Memory
of
Lisa Gonzales Ortiz
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Lisa
Gonzales Ortiz of San Antonio, who passed away on January 31,
2017, at the age of 44; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Rudy and Martha Gonzales, the
former Lisa Gonzales was born on September 11, 1972, in San
Antonio; she attended South San Antonio High School and went on
to earn her degree at Concordia University in Austin; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Ortiz enjoyed a rewarding career with the
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services that spanned
nearly two decades; she joined the agency in 1997 as a member of
the Child Protective Services investigation team; she later
worked in child care licensing but returned to Child Protective
Services in 2006 as the Santa Rosa Children's Hospital liaison;
in recognition of her hard work and dedication, she was promoted
to family group decision making specialist and eventually to
field training supervisor; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Lisa Ortiz was devoted to her two
daughters, Mia and Madelyn, and to her husband, Jim Ortiz, whom
she married in 2010; and
WHEREAS, Lisa Ortiz touched countless lives with her
strength, compassion, and ever-present smile, and all those who
were fortunate enough to share in her warmth and affection will
forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Lisa Gonzales
Ortiz and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family
and to her many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Lisa Gonzales Ortiz.
Uresti
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 15, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate