IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
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A RESOLUTION honoring the life and achievements of Clara Reyes, founder of Dos Mundos bilingual newspaper, who passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 86.
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RESOLUTION NO. 21551, February 26, 2024
INTRODUCED BY Manuel Abarca IV, County Legislator
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WHEREAS, Clara Reyes, founder and owner of Dos Mundos, a bilingual newspaper in Kansas City, passed away on February 17, 2024, at the age of 86; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes is recognized in the community as a cherished wife, mother, boss, trailblazer, mentor, and advocate; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes's profound impact extended beyond her immediate family, inspiring countless Hispanic and English-speaking readers throughout the Kansas City area as the founder and owner of Dos Mundos, a local publication dedicated to bridging communities and providing vital information; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes's resilience in the face of adversity, including her battle with stage four metastatic breast cancer, exemplified her unwavering commitment to ensuring her community had a voice and inspired her children, Ed Reyes, and Diana Reyes-Raymer, to continue her mission of unity and empowerment; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes's legacy of entrepreneurship and leadership lives on through her children, who now oversee Reyes Media Group and Dos Mundos, carrying forward her vision of inclusivity and advocacy for the Hispanic community; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes's journey to Kansas City, Missouri from Guadalajara, Mexico in the 1960s, symbolizes the immigrant experience and underscores her determination to overcome obstacles, including challenges in pursuing her dentistry career and the subsequent establishment of Dos Mundos in the early 1980s; and,
WHEREAS, Mrs. Reyes's contributions to various organizations, including serving as president of the Coalition of Hispanic Women Against Cancer, co-founder of the Southwest Boulevard Business Association, and board member o...
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