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Canadian Civic Heraldry
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ROSEMÈRE
Province : Quebec
Origin/meaning :
The Latin words "Vivat floreat crestat" inscribed on the scroll of the coat of arms is Rosemère's motto encouraging its population to contribute to the growth and flowering of plants-in particular roses so abundant in and around Rosemère. Indeed, the rose in the centre of the coat of arms lends the town its name, while the sheaf of corn brings to mind the farmlands and the people who tended them. The rosebush to the right reminds us that Rosemère used to be a vacation destination, welcoming numerous seasonal visitors in the late 19th century.
The crescent on the left-hand side is a reminder of the crescent adorning Jean-Baptiste de Céloron de Blainville's coat of arms, while the cross to the right represents the Parish of Sainte-Thérèse from which Rosemère later separated to become first a parish and then a town. The crown on the coat of arms symbolizes Rosemère's status as a municipality, and the fleur-de-lis is evocative of the fact that Rosemère lies on Quebec territory.
The dominant colours of the coat of arms are blue and red. The colour blue-aside from being the colour of Jean-Baptiste de Céloron's coat of arms-reminds us that Rosemère developed and spread on the banks of the Mille-Îles River. The red colour refers to the origin of the English word "mere." Some people think that it means "marsh," while others think it simply means "nearby." In fact, the coat of arms takes both meanings into account: Rosemère derived its name from its abundance of roses and the nearby Parish of Sainte-Rose.
Literature : Image and information taken from http://ville.rosemere.qc.ca./_logo.htm
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