H.R. No. 348 is a resolution honoring 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, being 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 leadership roles in multiple organizations, including LULAC and the Travis County elections office, and has been recognized with numerous awards for her service, such as the 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.