Senate Resolution No. 342 celebrates the 100th birthday of Maria Guadalupe Ortiz, affectionately known as Lupe Ortiz, who was born in Robstown in 1925 and will mark this milestone on April 22, 2025. The resolution highlights her life, including her marriage to Augustin "Tex" Villarreal, with whom she shared a fulfilling 57-year partnership and raised five children. Lupe is recognized as a devoted matriarch, enjoying the company of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and is known for her passion for coloring. Her professional legacy includes a distinguished 44-year career with the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District, and she remains an active member of St. Theresa Catholic Church.

The resolution expresses the Texas Senate's heartfelt congratulations to Lupe Ortiz on her centennial birthday and extends best wishes for her continued happiness. It acknowledges her as a source of inspiration and wisdom, reflecting on the rich experiences she has shared throughout her life. An official copy of the resolution will be prepared for her as a token of high regard from the Texas Senate, further commemorating this significant occasion.