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Ottawa, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Supporters, with differences to Christopher William Cook, Michelle Evelyn Cook and Nicole Carlita Cook
November 15, 2007
Vol. V, p. 187
Arms of Sheila-Marie Suzanne CookBlazonOr two square flaunches Purpure; SymbolismThe design, austere and at the same time powerful, gives the impression of an hourglass and symbolizes Ms. Cook’s family heritage. This image indicates that, as someone who has worked in the public sphere, within government and directly for the Governor General as Secretary, Ms. Cook continues the commitment of several members of her family, past and present, who have served their countries and society as a whole. The hourglass emphasizes the place of Ms. Cook within her family line and embodies her wish to inspire and pass on these cherished values to her descendants. |
CrestBlazonAn elm tree Purpure leaved Or; SymbolismThe elm tree (orme in French) represents Ms. Cook’s birth name, Delorme, and thus her family heritage. This tree is also for her a symbol of rootedness and growth, of cyclical renewal and blossoming. |
MottoBlazonSERVIR ET CÉLÉBRER SON PAYS; SymbolismMeaning “To serve and celebrate one's country”, this phrase alludes to the commitment of Ms. Cook and the members of her family to their respective countries throughout their careers. This motto also reminds us of how important it is to appreciate and celebrate the history, the natural beauty, and the great achievements of one’s country. |
SupportersBlazonTwo dragonflies Purpure winged and embellished Or; SymbolismDragonflies are graceful and lively creatures that are always quick to react. They symbolize Ms. Cook’s vivacity and spirit of adventure. |
Differenced Arms for Christopher William Cook, son of Sheila-Marie Suzanne CookBlazonThe Arms of Sheila-Marie Suzanne Cook debruised of a three-point label Purpure; this individual will inherit the Arms of the Recipient following his or her death; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Michelle Evelyn Cook, daughter of Sheila-Marie Suzanne CookBlazonThe Arms of Sheila-Marie Suzanne Cook debruised in chief of a golpe billety Or; SymbolismThe pattern of upright rectangular shapes on the disc refers to pages and printing types, and thus to her background in journalism and literature. |
Differenced Arms for Nicole Carlita Cook, daughter of Sheila-Marie Suzanne CookBlazonThe Arms of Sheila-Marie Suzanne Cook Arms debruised in chief of a golpe square fretty Or; SymbolismThe disc set with narrow vertical and horizontal lines refers to latitude and longitude, and thus to her background in geography. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 8, 2008 in Volume 142, page 551 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Claire Boudreau, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterCathy Bursey-Sabourin CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |