2004/02/10 City Council ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2004 - 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RATIFYING THE APPROVAL
OF THE NEW CITY SEAL
WHEREAS, the City Council of Rohnert Park commissioned the design of a new
City Seal,
WHEREAS, the design of the a new seal was initiated as a response to a claim
alleging religious symbols on the previous seal;
WHEREAS, artists Sandy Himmel and Sharon Landon designed the new
City Seal;
WHEREAS, the City Council desired to include timeless elements in the design of
the new City Seal so it would have lasting meaning for future generations;
WHEREAS, the following design elements have been incorporated in the City Seal:
• Sonoma Mountain — recognizing Rohnert Park's proximity to Sonoma
Mountain and the great lengths the city has taken to preserve view corridors.
• Redwood Trees — recognizing the great community pride for the redwood
trees in city parks and parkways.
Agricultural crop rows — recognizing the City's beginnings as a seed farm.
WHEREAS, attached as EXHIBIT A to this resolution is the artwork for the new
City Seal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Rohnert ratifies the design of the new City Seal.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 10th day of February 2004.
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
)LIN: AYE
1: AYE
WAIN: (0)
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