HomeMy Public PortalAbout1993-35 Adopting official seal descriptionRESOLUTION NO. 93-35
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY
BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; ADOPTING OFFICIAL
VILLAGE SEAL DESCRIPTION; PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA,
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the Village Council adopted the official Village Seal
at their meeting of June 8, 1993; and
WHEREAS, the Village Seal is a graphic and symbolic
representation of the Village;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF KEY
BISCAYNE THAT:
Section 1. The Village Seal adopted by the Village Council
on June 8, 1993, attached as Exhibit A, shall be officially
described as follows:
One of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks in South
Florida, the Cape Florida Lighthouse was first constructed in
'1825. It has a colorful, well -documented history. It stands
in the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recrea tian Area. Like
all lighthouses, it is a symbol of familiar homecoming to
sailors, fishermen and landlubbers alike. It also represents
man-made structures of lasting quality, strength and safety
in an uncertain world.
The coconut palm, threatened by disease in Florida in recent
years, has been a popular symbol of peaceful nature for many
tropical areas around the world. Key Biscayne was once a
plantation for this versatile tree.
The two sea birds, against the backdrop of the moon, stand for
the animals with wham we share our environment.
The sun, sustainer of life, is depicted as just having set.
This image evokes a universal human reaction -- a powerful,
visual reminder of the po ten ti al beauty and transitory nature
of all things.
The moon is shown on the seal -- not only for its magical
qualities -- but also because it is understood that one of
the e rli est local Indian dialects contained a word -picture -
phrase, "Bi schi yano, " meaning "Favorite Path of the Rising
Moon."
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Section 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of August , 1993.
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MAYOR PRO TEM MICHAEL HILL
ATTEST:
V I LLAGf CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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VIL AGE ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A