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
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 18, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate