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Strathroy, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Mieka Darlene McClinchey and Koby Aiden McClinchey
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 40
Arms of Gregory Wayne McClincheyBlazonArgent on a pale between two quill pens Vert, a snowy owl’s head in chief proper; SymbolismGreen represents Ireland, the national origin of Mr. McClinchey's family, and is the colour of the House of Commons, his place of work. The vertical stripe with the round face evokes the Peace Tower of the Parliament Buildings with its clock. The owl is a reference to Parliament, a congregation of owls being called a “parliament” for their presumed wisdom. The quill pens represent Mr. McClinchey’s work in writing legislative documents. |
CrestBlazonA river otter sejant erect holding a violin proper; SymbolismAs an aquatic creature, the river otter represents Mr. McClinchey’s role as the legislative liaison for the Great Lakes Fishery Commission. The violin signifies that music has been an important feature of family gatherings for several generations. |
MottoBlazonWRITE IT RIGHTLY; SymbolismThis phrase alludes to the importance of creating texts in a correct manner for effective results. |
Flag of Gregory Wayne McClincheyBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Mieka Darlene McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClincheyBlazonThe Arms of Gregory Wayne McClinchey debruised of a three-point label Or during her father’s lifetime; This individual will ultimately inherit the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Differenced Arms for Koby Aiden McClinchey, child of Gregory Wayne McClincheyBlazonThe Arms of Gregory Wayne McClinchey within a bordure Or; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 19, 2022 in Volume 156, page 1207 of the Canada Gazette.    |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Darrel Kennedy, Assiniboine Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterMelissa Aberin CalligrapherYolande Lessard Recipient TypeIndividual |