RESOLUTION NO. 250783
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Sponsor: Councilmember Crispin Rea
RESOLUTION – Recognizing Guadalajara Days in Kansas City – Guadalajara Sister City Week.
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WHEREAS, Fresco Marketing, the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City–Guadalajara Committee, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Greater Kansas City, whose founder, Héctor Barreto, Sr., hailed from the City of Guadalajara, and the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City have partnered to host a delegation from the Confederación Patronal de la República Mexicana (COPARMEX), representing Guadalajara and the Highlands region of Jalisco, in Kansas City from September 12-17, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Luis Padilla, a native of the Highlands of Jalisco and owner of Fresco Marketing, is deserving of special recognition for his leadership and commitment to strengthening the Sister Cities relationship between Kansas City and Guadalajara; and
WHEREAS, the visiting delegation will engage with Kansas City officials, business leaders, and members of the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City–Guadalajara Committee, while also participating in cultural and sporting events that promote friendship, economic cooperation, and cultural exchange; and
WHEREAS, since 1991, the Sister City relationship between Kansas City, Missouri, and Guadalajara, Mexico has served as a bridge for cultural understanding, economic partnership, and mutual goodwill between our communities; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
That the Mayor and Council hereby declare September 12-17, 2025, as Guadalajara Days in Kansas City, Missouri, in recognition of the enduring partnership and friendship between Kansas City, Guadalajara, and the Highlands region of Jalisco, and urge all citizens to join in celebrating this meaningful Sister City relationship.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the Council in testimony thereof, and that a copy hereof be presented to the Sister Cities Association of Kansas City–Guadalajara Committee as a token of appreciation and acknowledgment of their continued dedication.
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