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==Background==​

==Background==​

Cortez is a descendant of Louisiana Isleño people. He graduated from Lafayette High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, from which he received bachelor's degrees in both education and general studies. A former classroom teacher and coach, he is a former member of the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Commission. He is married to the former Angela Stoma (born 1964), and they have two children, Matthew and Maria Cortez.<ref>[http://house.louisiana.gov/H_Misc/Press_Rel/PDF/0116_08_2008CmteMembership.pdf Committee Appointments<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>​

Cortez is a descendant of Louisiana Isleño people. He graduated from Lafayette High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, from which he received bachelor's degrees in both education and general studies. A former classroom teacher and coach, he is a former member of the Lafayette Parks and Recreation Commission. He is married to the former Angela Stoma (born 1964), and they have two children, Matthew and Maria Cortez.<ref name=statehousepage/>​

Cortez is a co-owner and operator of La-Z-Boy Furniture and Stoma's Furniture and Interiors in Lafayette. He gained name identification in the community through his furniture advertising on local [[television]] stations as well as his earlier profile as a coach.<ref>Kevin Blanchard, "Alexander's not running: Republican honoring commitment to two-term limit," ''The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' July 28, 2007.</ref>​

Cortez is a co-owner and operator of La-Z-Boy Furniture and Stoma's Furniture and Interiors in Lafayette. He gained name identification in the community through his furniture advertising on local [[television]] stations as well as his earlier profile as a coach.<ref>Kevin Blanchard, "Alexander's not running: Republican honoring commitment to two-term limit," ''The Baton Rouge Morning Advocate,'' July 28, 2007.</ref>​