The resolution honors the life and legacy of Lucy J. Cortez, who passed away on February 6, 2025, at the age of 76. Born in Brownsville on July 24, 1948, she was the daughter of Lucio Lopez Hinojosa and Gloria Garcia Lopez and grew up with five siblings. Lucy pursued higher education, earning a bachelor's degree in 1989 and a master's degree in education in 1993, and was recognized on the dean's list at The University of Texas at Brownsville. She dedicated four decades to a fulfilling career at the Texas Department of State Health Services, ultimately serving as a regional coordinator. Lucy was a devoted wife to Antonio M. Cortez and a proud mother to three children, as well as a loving grandmother and great-grandmother.

The Texas Senate expresses its condolences to Lucy Cortez's family, including her husband, children, siblings, grandchildren, and friends. The resolution acknowledges her warmth, kindness, and deep faith, highlighting her love for cooking and her enjoyment of Joel Osteen Ministries and reading the Bible. It concludes with a commitment to prepare an official copy of the resolution for her family and to adjourn in her memory, ensuring that her contributions and spirit will be remembered by those who knew and loved her.