Amealco de Bonfil in Amealco, Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)
Roberto Ruiz Obregón
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2018
1. Roberto Ruiz Obregón Marker
La gratitud un hermoso sentimiento
por ella el pueblo amealcense dedica este homenaje a su hijo predilecto
Don Roberto Ruiz Obregon
quien con su participación desinteresada ha hecho posible un Amealco mas digno, legando a las futuras generaiones un ejemplo de trabajo, honestidad y respeto.
Amealco, Qro., agosto de 1997.
H. Ayuntamiento 94-97
Gratitude is a beautiful feeling and it is the reason that the people of Amealco dedicate this tribute to their favorite son
Roberto Ruiz Obregón
who with his selfless participation has made possible a more dignified Amealco, bequeathing to future generations an example of work, honesty and respect.
Amealco, Querétaro, August 1997.
Honorable City Council 1994-1997
Erected 1997 by Honorable Ayuntamiento de Amealco 1994-1997.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1997.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 27 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The 400th Anniversary of the Founding of Amealco (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Introduction of Electricity to Huimilpan (approx. 24.3 kilometers away); The Mexican Constitution of 1917 (approx. 24.4 kilometers away); Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (approx. 24.4 kilometers away); The Children Heroes of the Battle of Chapultepec (approx. 26.1 kilometers away); The Legend of Jesús de la Portería (approx. 26.2 kilometers away); Juárez on June 2, 1863 (approx. 26.9 kilometers away); Juárez - May 28, 1864 (approx. 26.9 kilometers away).
Regarding Roberto Ruiz Obregón. The marker commemorates Ruiz Obregon's designation as a 'Favorite Son of Amealco' in 1997. Roberto Ruiz Obregón worked in many areas, but is most well known for obtaining the first rights to Coca-Cola in the state of Querétaro in 1938. He supported many social and education projects in Amealco and in other parts of Mexico. He is considered to be a pioneer in the industrialization of Querétaro, which is now a hub
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2018
2. Roberto Ruiz Obregón Statue and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2018
3. Roberto Ruiz Obregón Statue and Marker
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, May 1, 2018
4. Roberto Ruiz Obregón statue sculptor's information
The sculpture was made by Juan Velasco Perdomo, Fundicion Neleco, S.A. de C.V., agosto de 1997. Note the sculptor's signature on the statue's leg visible in this view.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 12, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 3, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
