The resolution honors Bertha Rendon Delgado for her nearly ten years of dedicated service on the City of Austin Community Development Commission, culminating in her retirement on February 1, 2025. A native of East Austin, Delgado has a rich history of activism and civic engagement, having been the first in her family to attend college and serving as president of the East Town Lake Citizens Neighborhood Association. Throughout her career, she has advocated for various social issues, including criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and women's rights, while also preserving elements of Mexican American culture in her community.
Delgado's contributions extend beyond the commission, as she has held numerous leadership roles in organizations such as LULAC and the University of Texas, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her service, including Woman of the Year by LULAC and the Emma S. Barrientos Excellence Award. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' gratitude for her impactful work and wishes her well in her future endeavors, highlighting her significant positive influence on the lives of many Austinites.