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RESOLUTION 2026-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, ADOPTING AN
OFFICIAL FLAG FOR THE CITY OF OWASSO; PROVIDING FOR ITS USE; AND DECLARING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso currently does not have an officially adopted municipal flag; and,
WHEREAS, community interest in establishing a city flag was presented to the City Council on June 3, 2025,
by Owasso resident, Holden Foyil, initiating a collaborative and public process to coordinate development
of a flag design that reflects the identity, history, and future of the City of Owasso; and,
WHEREAS, the design process included collaboration among residents, City staff, and a local graphic
designer, resulting in a proposed flag that incorporates meaningful colors, symbols, and a clean,
recognizable visual design; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed design was displayed publicly at City Hall and during City Council meetings, and
citizens were encouraged to provide feedback; and,
WHEREAS, public input was received, reviewed, and discussed by the City Council during worksession
and regular meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. The flag design attached hereto as Exhibit is hereby adopted as the official flag of the City of
Owasso.
SECTION 2. The official city flag may be displayed on public buildings, property, and at official events, and
may be used in publications, signage, and other materials as deemed appropriate by the City.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to establish guidelines for the proper display and
reproduction of the official city flag.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 71h day of April 2026
Alvin Fruga, 19tagor
Blue — represent the open sky —
opportunity, hope, and forward
vision.
Upward sloping
line — From our
small humble
start to our
modern thriving
city, this line
shows slow and
sustainable
growth to the
benefit of all
citizens.
End of the Trail —Owasso City Seal representing a
word meaning the end of the line or turnaround
spot as the name given to the town/rail road stop
in 1904 Owasso, Indian Territory.
3 points to the arrowhead: Owasso Vision
Statement
1) Real People
2) Real Character
3) Real Community
Public Comment:
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Both colors together
representing remembrance
and opportunity.
Remembering our past and
embracing our future.
Red — Resilience of the Cherokee Nation,
forcibly removed from their ancestral
homelands and resettled in Indian Territory
including the current City of Owasso.
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Juliann M. Stevens, Managerial Services Director
SUBJECT: Resolution 2026-04, adopting an official City Flag
DATE: April 2, 2026
BACKGROUND:
During the City Council meeting on June 3, 2025, Owasso resident Holden Foyil spoke to the City
Council about the lack of an official city flag and urged the community to start exploring options
for creating one.
Inspired by his initiative, the City Council directed the City Manager to move forward with
developing potential flag designs. Over several months, Holden collaborated with City staff and
local graphic designer Keith Whitfield to create a flag concept that is visually striking and uses
historically meaningful colors and symbols representing Owasso. Each design emphasized clean
aesthetics while incorporating colors and symbols that reflect Owasso's history, character, and
future opportunities.
In February, the proposed flag design was prominently displayed in the City Hall lobby during
business hours and showcased at City Council meetings. Residents were invited to view the design
and share their feedback, with staff actively promoting participation through social media and
providing comment forms at display locations.
Staff gathered 23 written responses and facilitated further discussion during the March 10, 2026,
work session. Additional public input was provided during the March 17, 2026, City Council
meeting.
Staff prepared a formal resolution for City Council consideration and action. Resolution 2026-04,
if approved, would officially adopt the proposed design as the City of Owasso's flag, establishing
a unifying symbol to represent community heritage and vision for the future.
ATTACHMENT:
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CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA RESOLUTION 2026-04
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, ADOPTING AN OFFICIAL FLAG FOR
THE CITY OF OWASSO; PROVIDING FOR ITS USE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the City of Owasso
currently does not have an officially adopted municipal flag; and, WHEREAS, community interest in establishing a city flag was
presented to the City Council on June 3, 2025, by Owasso resident, Holden Foyil, initiating a collaborative and public process to co-
ordinate development of a flag design that reflects the identity, history, and future of the City of Owasso; and, WHEREAS, the design
process included collaboration among residents, City staff, and a local graphic designer, resulting in a proposed flag that incorporates
meaningful colors, symbols, and a clean, recognizable visual design; and, WHEREAS, the proposed design was displayed publicly
at City Hall and during City Council meetings, and citizens were encouraged to provide feedback; and, WHEREAS, public input
was received, reviewed, and discussed by the City Council during worksession and regular meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. The flag design attached hereto as
ExhibifA is hereby adopted as the official flag of the City of Owasso. SECTION 2. The official city flag may be displayed on public
buildings, property, and at official events, and may be used in publications, signage, and other materials as deemed appropriate by
the City. SECTION 3. The City Manager, or designee, is authorized to establish guidelines for the proper display and reproduction
of the official city flag. SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED this
7th day of April 2026.
Alvin Fruga, Mayor ATTEST: Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
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