IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION honoring the legacy of Perez Food Products.
Intro
RESOLUTION NO. 21823, December 9, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
Body
WHEREAS, Alberto's entrepreneurial spirit and dedication were passed down to his son, Jesse Perez Sr, who took over the family business, transforming it into a leader in tortilla production through his innovation and ingenuity; and,
WHEREAS, Jesse Perez Jr, Dan Perez, and Chrstina Perez-Kuhlman have carried their grandfather's and father's legacy with unwavering dedication, working tirelessly to ensure that Perez Food Products remained a family-run operation that upheld its reputation for quality and tradition; and,
WHEREAS, they chose to close the business at the end of 2024, marking the end of an era but leaving behind a legacy of gratitude for their family, their employees, and their local customers who supported the business for nearly nine decades; and,
WHEREAS, Perez Food products exemplify the power of family, hard work, perseverance, serving as an enduring symbol of the contributions of immigrant entrepreneurs to the cultural and economic fabric of Kansas City; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri that the Legislature honors Perez Food Products for its remarkable legacy, thanks the Perez family for their invaluable contributions to our community, and extends best wishes to Jesse, Dan, and Christine as they begin the next chapter of their lives.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution No. 21823 of December 9, 2024, was duly passed on December 9, 2024 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were ...
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