The resolution honors the memory of Scott Jackson Duncan, who passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on May 11, 1956, in Houston, he grew up in Texarkana with five siblings and pursued higher education at Centenary College of Louisiana and St. Mary's University School of Law. Duncan had a distinguished career as an attorney, working for 33 years at the Porter, Rogers, Dahlman & Gordon law firm in Corpus Christi and later serving as general counsel for several prominent companies. He is remembered for his dedication to his family, including his wife Gladys and his children, Alison and the late Jackson Kidd Duncan.

The Texas Senate resolution expresses condolences to Duncan's family and friends, recognizing his personal and professional achievements and the inspiration he provided to those around him. It concludes with a directive to prepare an official copy of the resolution for his family and to adjourn the Senate in his memory.