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Mayor declares 'Jacobo Aragon Torres Day' as council honors longtime community volunteer
Summary
Mayor Linda Gorton presented a proclamation recognizing Jacobo Aragon Torres for decades of community service, including founding cultural events and service as a court interpreter; Torres thanked the council and reflected on immigrants' contributions to Lexington.
Mayor Linda Gorton invited Jacobo Aragon Torres and Council Member Jennifer Reynolds to the podium to present a proclamation declaring Jan. 15, 2026, "Jacobo Aragon Torres Day" in Lexington.
In the proclamation the mayor cited Torres's 40 years as a Lexington resident, his retirement from RadioLex, his prior work as a Spanish teacher at Lexington School and Lexington Catholic High School, his co‑founding of the United Hispanic Association and Lexington's Day of the Dead festival, his service as a court interpreter for Fayette County administrative courts, and his board service with local arts and cultural organizations. The mayor read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Torres.
Jacobo Aragon Torres thanked the mayor and council, acknowledged family and community supporters, and said immigrants bring "stories of resilience, skills that enrich our economy and traditions that deepen our cultural tapestry." He closed by reading a quotation from Audre Lorde and said he would continue working to make the community stronger and more connected. Council Member Jennifer Reynolds offered brief remarks praising Torres's role in bringing Day of the Dead celebrations to Lexington.
The council then invited Torres and his family for a group photo; no formal action was required for the proclamation.
