The Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, issued a Resolution in honor of the President of the La Ruta Maya Foundation, Ing. Fernando Paiz, along with his professional team, for “their persistence and unprecedented efforts to help bring  “MAYA, The Great Jaguar Rises” Exhibition to Kansas City Union Station with the purpose of sharing and celebrating the rich and important history, traditions, contributions and living legacy of the Maya civilization”.

Participants of the proclamation were Mr. George Guastello, President of the Kansas City Union Station (KCUS); Mrs. Anabella Schloesser-Paiz, special guests and members of the Council. The document highlights Mr. Paiz’ intervention and dedication to provide an exhibition of such international importance and prestige”, extending the gratitude to the Foundation’s staff “for substantially supporting the enormous efforts to bring the exhibition to Union Station’s Bank of America Gallery”.

Mayor Mr. Quinton D. Lucas signed the Resolution on August 18, 2022, with the endorsement of the members of the Council, who represent the six districts of the city. It is now included among the Minutes of the Council.