82S10177 BPG-D
By: Gonzales of Hidalgo H.R. No. 57
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, State District Judge Rudy Delgado was selected as
the April 2011 Cancer Fighter of the Month by the American Cancer
Society of the Rio Grande Valley, and he is being recognized at the
annual Cattle Baron's Ball at La Antiqua Revilla on June 25, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, Diagnosed with liver cancer in June 2008, just seven
months after losing a beloved son, Roman David Delgado, Judge
Delgado underwent chemotherapy and then had a liver transplant in
January 2010; he has faced his illness with courage and
determination, and he has allowed his experience to deepen his
faith, his compassion, and his appreciation for the blessings of
each day; and
WHEREAS, Judge Delgado was born in Mexico and raised in
Edinburg from infancy; after earning his bachelor's degree in
political science from the University of Michigan, he went on to
graduate from The University of Texas School of Law in 1981; he
moved back to the Rio Grande Valley in 1983 and served as assistant
district attorney before entering private practice and then
becoming judge of the Criminal Court of Law No. 1; in 2001, he was
elected judge of the 93rd District Court; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Judge Delgado enjoys the
support and encouragement of his wife, Diana Reyna Delgado, and
their sons, Rudy Dan, Ricco Diaman, and Ryan Diego; the grace he has
demonstrated in meeting his health challenges is an inspiration to
many people, and it is indeed fitting to honor him at this time;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize Judge Rudy
Delgado on his selection as April 2011 Cancer Fighter of the Month
by the American Cancer Society of the Rio Grande Valley and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Judge Delgado as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.