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A Brief History of the Seal
A Brief History of the Seal
The project to devise a seal for the Senate of Virginia was initiated in 1973 by the late Senator James D. Hagood of Clover, Virginia, when he was President pro tempore.
A resolution was introduced to authorize the design of the seal and Senator J. Harry Michael, Jr., of Charlottesville, was selected to head the project.
The Senate seal was designed by Her Majesty's College of Arms in London. It was formally presented to the Senate on January 22, 1981.
For more history and information on the Seal of the Senate, click here.
The Letters Patent presented to the Senate on January 22, 1981 is displayed in the anteroom of the Senate Chamber at the State Capitol in Richmond.
Pursuant to Section §30-15.1:1 of the Code of Virginia, use and reproduction of the Senate Seal is prohibited except by current and former members of the Senate. All inquiries regarding the use of the Senate Seal must be made to the Clerk of the Senate.
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