Designate the Osprey as Richmond's official city bird
Resolution 23-18
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no official city bird. The Osprey is a large fish-eating bird commonly seen around San Francisco Bay and Richmond's shoreline. If approved, the Osprey joins the city's official symbols alongside the city seal and flag.
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7 to 0
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