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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Family of Rowland Cheney for Art
Contributions to the City of Lodi and Arts Commission
MEETING DATE: September 21, 2016
PREPARED BY: Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Chandler will present a Certificate of Appreciation to the
family of Rowland Cheney for his art contributions to the City of Lodi
and Lodi Arts Commission.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Rowland Cheney was commissioned to create two beautiful bronze
sculptures for Lodi in the last decade. "Celebrate the Harvest" is
located at the northwest corner of Oak and School streets. This
sculpture, commissioned by the Art Advisory Board in 2009, accurately reflects the importance of family
in the Lodi wine industry and its influence on our community.
The second sculpture, "Leaving & Coming Home", placed at the Lodi transit station in 2002, portrays the
annual migration of the sandhill cranes that winter in the surrounding fields and attracts thousands of
visitors to the Lodi region.
Mr. Cheney passed away on June 25, 2015. In recognition of his work, which will honor and celebrate
Lodi's heritage for decades to come, the Lodi Arts Commission requests Mayor Chandler present a
Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Cheney's family.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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cc: City Attorney
Jeff Hoo /
Parks, creation and Cultural Services Director
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