H.R. No. 350 is a resolution honoring Nelson Linder for his 25 years of dedicated service as president of the Austin chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Born in Macon, Georgia, Linder served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps before moving to Austin in 1981, where he pursued a career in the insurance industry after earning a degree in personnel management and industrial relations. He is a descendant of one of the original Black legislators in Georgia and has continued his family's legacy of civil rights advocacy by founding the Garvey/Allen/Washington Project in 1992 to promote social justice.
Throughout his tenure, Linder has been a prominent advocate for the Black community and human rights, gaining national recognition for his efforts against police brutality and his work towards educational equity and economic advancement. He played a key role in establishing the African American Quality of Life Initiative and has encouraged political engagement through his radio show, "Wake Up Call (Empowerment Mode)." The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' admiration for Linder's contributions to Central Texas and extends best wishes for his continued success.