IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION honoring Vania Soto the artist.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 22066, October 6, 2025
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, Vania Soto is a Kansas City-based artist, muralist, and instructor whose vibrant, culturally rich works celebrate her Mexican heritage and inspire pride, resilience, and connection; and,
WHEREAS, her art spans a wide variety of mediums, including large-scale public murals, oil paintings, and commissioned portraits, each piece reflecting bold colors and storytelling rooted in the themes of community and cultural identity; and,
WHEREAS, Vania's work has become an integral part of Kansas City's artistic landscape, uplifting neighborhoods and public spaces while creating dialogue around diversity and heritage; and,
WHEREAS, she was recognized as Best Artist in Kansas City by The Pitch Magazine in 2021, underscoring her talent and her impact as a leader in the city's creative community; and,
WHEREAS, we honor and commend Vania Soto for her artistic excellence, her contributions to public art and culture, and her role in celebrating and preserving Latino heritage through the power of visual storytelling; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED that the Jackson County Legislature does hereby honor Vania Soto the artist.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 22066 of October 6, 2025, was duly passed on ______________________________, 2025 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas _________________ Nays ___________
Abstaining ___________ Absent ____________
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