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Waco proclaims Jan. 20, 2026, 'Eduardo Garcia Day' after Forbes recognition
Summary
Council declared Jan. 20, 2026, 'Eduardo Garcia Day' to honor Eduardo Garcia, CEO of Elados La Azteca, after his inclusion on the 2026 Forbes 30 Under 30 list; proclamation noted the company’s growth and community impact.
WACO — The Waco City Council on Jan. 20 issued a proclamation recognizing Eduardo Garcia and declaring Jan. 20, 2026, “Eduardo Garcia Day” in the city.
Mayor Jim Holmes read the proclamation, which recounted Garcia’s family business origins and noted that Garcia, as chief executive officer of Elados La Azteca, expanded the company into multiple Waco locations and larger Texas markets. The proclamation cited Elados La Azteca’s social‑media reach and reported revenue figures from 2024 as part of Garcia’s economic impact on the community.
Eduardo Garcia addressed the council, saying, “I'm very proud to call Waco home,” and thanked councilmembers and staff for the recognition. The council gave Garcia applause and commended his contributions to local small‑business development and cultural offerings.
The proclamation urges residents to join the council in recognizing Garcia’s achievement on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for food and drink and highlights Elados La Azteca as a local entrepreneurial success story.
