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Gregory Wayne McClinchey
Strathroy, Ontario
Grant of Arms and Flag, with differences to Mieka Darlene McClinchey and Koby Aiden McClinchey
December 15, 2021
Vol. VIII, p. 40
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Blazon
Arms
Argent on a pale between two quill pens Vert, a snowy owl’s head in chief proper;
Crest
A river otter sejant erect holding a violin proper;
Motto
WRITE IT RIGHTLY;
Symbolism
Arms
Green 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.
Crest
As 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.
Motto
This phrase alludes to the importance of creating texts in a correct manner for effective results.