CITY OF FRESNO
___________________________________________ __________________________________________ JERRY P. DYER, Honorable Mayor TYLER MAXWELL, Councilmember, District 4
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ MIKE KARBASSI, Council President MIGUEL ARIAS, Council Vice President
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ ANNALISA PEREA, Councilmember, District 1 BRANDON VANG, Councilmember, District 5
____________________________________________ __________________________________________ NICK RICHARDSON, Councilmember, District 6 NELSON ESPARZA, Councilmember, District 7
Office of Councilmember Tyler Maxwell
Hereby Recognizes:
Kina McFadden
WHEREAS, Kina McFadden has devoted her life to advocac y, community empowerment, and breaking barrier s as a trailblazer. She serves as a mentor and inspiration to her community and is a steadfast champion for women entrepreneurs. Through her love for Fresno, she has inspired countless individuals to reach their fullest potential. As a child of God and a devoted daughter, sister, cousin, mother, and niece, Kina has carried each of these roles with grace and dignity. Kina continues to serv e the Central Valley with the same spirit of faith, purpose, and compassion that defines her life; and
WHEREAS, Kina is the beloved mother of veteran Jermaine McFadden and Jada Sharp, and the proud grandmother of Jaylen Sharp Jr., embodying the true spirit of family legacy. Deeply rooted in her faith as the granddaughter of Bishop Thomas Butler and Reverand Chester Riggins of Saint Rest Baptist Church, and guided by community mentors, she has drawn upon these influences to shape her lifelong advocacy and dedication to uplifting others; and
WHEREAS, as a visionary entrepreneur and owner of Eye Connect Dots, Daily Black Coffee, and Health Right Market, she has demonstrated innovation, integrity, and a passion for economic and community growth.
Through her business and civic endeavors, she has strengthened Fresno and the Central Valley , contributing to initiatives such as Cool Breeze Solar Hat, 559 Graphics, the Ci ty of Fresno’s District 4, and other local initiatives, where she has served as a tireless advocate and bridge-builder; and
WHEREAS, with humility and tireless passion, Kina uplifts organizations across Fresno and the Central Valley.
She serves as the president of the Fresno Airport District Rotary and contribut es to vital community efforts such as Bringing Broken Neighborhoods Back to Lif e, the Fresno Police Neighborhood Watch, the Take a Stand Committee, the Juneteenth Committee, Unc le Chucky ’s Kids, Vision View, K.O. I.I.
CONNECTED, DMV Licensing S ervices, Kidz Inc. Youth Entrepreneurs, Shelly ’s Helpers, the Trinity Development Center, Hand in Hand E nrichment S ervices, and Impact Nation . Kina ’s enduring partnerships with organizations such as BAPAC CERT, United Way, Reading and Vocation Plus, Tachi Palace Casino, and the Christian Music Awards exemplifies her deep commitment to empowering others, fostering collaboration, and strengthening the spirit of the Fresno community; and
WHEREAS, Kina has received distinguished recognition, including Fresno’s 40 Under 40, the 2023 Honorary Woman of the Year for Dist rict 4, and the Mar jaree Mason Center ’s Top Ten Professional Women Awards, reflecting her legacy of excellence and community impact; and
WHEREAS, through her faith-driven leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to community progress, the City of Fresno is proud to honor and celebrate Kina McFadden, recognizing her as a mother, leader, and woman of profound faith and influence, and a shining example of strength, vision, and service .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, Mayor Jerry P . Dyer, and the Fresno City Council, honor and celebrate Kina McFadden for her outstanding contributions , leadership, and betterment of our community , and do hereby proclaim Thursday, October 16th, 2025, as:
“Kina McFadden Day”
in the City of Fresno
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and affixed the Great Seal of the City of Fresno, California, this Sixth Day of September of the Year Two Thousand and Twenty-Five.