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Leesburg Today in Virginia (US) is reporting that the town of Leesburg is
considering a town flag. The proposals by Councilman Robert J. Zoldos feature
the town hall surrounded by a circle. Ten possible color combinations are under
consideration. If the idea appeals to the rest of the town council, Councilman
Fernando J. Martinez is proposing that there be a flag contest.
Phil Nelson, 29 May 2003
The municipal flag was very prominently displayed on public buildings and on
the stages of the school auditoria in the three schools which I attended in that
city. As I recall, it consisted of a navy blue (i.e., very dark blue) flag with
a horizontal gold stripe running through the middle of the flag. In the centre
of this stripe was the municipal seal, which is very striking. On either side of
the seal were the words 'City of (seal) Norfolk, Virginia' in black Olde English
lettering. The blue and gold colours were chosen to reflect the city's historic
traditions with the navy - before 1776 with the Royal Navy and after that with
the USN.
Ron Lahav, 22 February 2004
From http://livepublish.municode.com (no longer available):
Sec. 1-8. Corporate seal of city; execution of bonds, etc.
(a) The corporate seal of the city shall be a circle 1 3/4 inches in
diameter, and just inside the outer rim of the circle the words "SALEM,
VIRGINIA" with the design of a dove of peace carrying an olive branch in the
center. On a flag, such seal shall be centered on a field of white with the dove
of peace, circle and the words "Salem, Virginia" in gold against a background of
royal blue.
(Code 1969, § 1-6)
Charter references: Authority of city with reference to