“The Centennial Seal tells an amazing story about the Davis community — who we were, who we are, and who we aspire to be. It creates an important focal point in our downtown, and hopefully one that continues to draw people together.”
- Mayor Gloria Partida
This panel represents the cultural origins of Davis, and by extension the strong presence the university holds in agriculture. Protecting and preserving the natural land has always been a priority for Davis, ever since the University of California implemented the existing university into its system in 1962.
The migratory birds shown include the Swainson's Hawk, commonly seen in the flyway. They are also a symbol for peace, taken from a poem by Herbert Bauer. This was taken from a poem by the late Herbert Bauer, encouraging people to "Fly high as [our] latin rhyme, Avis'. It represents the vision and stewardship of the community from establishing habitats for