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Paquetville, New Brunswick
Grant of Arms, Flag and Badge
May 20, 2010
Vol. V, p. 518
Arms of André GozzoBlazonPer pale Purpure and Argent a double-headed eagle grasping in each claw a salmon counterchanged, the eagle armed, beaked, langued and charged on the breast with a mullet Or; SymbolismFor Mr. Gozzo, white represents wisdom, integrity and perfection, whereas purple evokes authority, dignity and justice, important qualities in a mayor, Mr. Gozzo having been the mayor of Paquetville, New Brunswick, since 2004. The double-headed eagle recalls the two eagles on the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Sicily. Here, the eagles are represented by a single eagle with two heads to convey Mr. Gozzo’s Italian roots and his Canadian citizenship. The gold star symbolizes Acadia, Mr. Gozzo’s adopted land and place of residence. The two salmon refer to his career with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, as well as his role as a consultant to the fishing industry. |
CrestBlazonA demi-deer Purpure attired, unguled, gorged with a coronet erablé Or and holding between its forelegs a fishing rod proper, the fly Or; SymbolismThe stag and the fishing rod symbolize Mr. Gozzo’s two passions, hunting and fishing. The crown of maple leaves illustrates his nationality. |
MottoBlazonACTA NON VERBA; SymbolismMeaning “Action not words”. |
Flag of André GozzoBlazonA banner of the Arms; SymbolismThe symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record. |
Badge of André GozzoBlazonA square indented Purpure charged with a deer’s head erased Argent; SymbolismThe jagged square represents Mr. Gozzo’s passion for philately. The stag is taken from the crest. |
BackgroundCanada Gazette InformationThe announcement of the letters patent was made on March 26, 2011 in Volume 145, page 1074 of the Canada Gazette.   |
Additional InformationCreator(s)Original concept of Manon Labelle, Miramichi Herald, assisted by the heralds of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. PainterIlona Jurkiewicz CalligrapherShirley Mangione Recipient TypeIndividual |