CC Resolution 1998-106d_V RESOLUTION NO.98-106
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING A CITY BIRD, FLOWER AND
TREE
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta is located within the desert region of the state
known as the Coachella Valley; and,
WHEREAS, the Coachella Valley and the City of La Quinta are the home to
numerous, native plant and animal species; and,
WHEREAS, these plant and animal species serve to make the desert and the
City of La Quinta a special place; and,
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta wishes to salute its rich natural heritage by
designating a City Bird, Flower and Tree; and,
WHEREAS, the City of La Quinta believes that the designation of a City Bird,
Flower and Tree would be in the best interest of the citizens of the City of La Quinta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The Gambel's Quail Lophortyx gambelii) is hereby designated as the
official City Bird.
Section 2: The Purple Sand Verbena Abronia villosa) is hereby designated as the
official City Flower.
Section 3: The Smoke Tree Dalea spinosa) is hereby designated as the official City
Tree.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 61h day of October, 1 998 by the
following vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Pena
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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JOH J. PENA, yor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
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L JUHOLA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN C. HONEYWEL( City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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