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Abstract:
Public Works Director Cedric M. Boyd played a central role in the beautification of New Bern in 1959, and was the driving force who developed a sense of community pride among its citizens. Since his death twenty ago, the city of New Bern has received national and state awards for beautification programs initiated by Boyd.
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The bear is the emblem of New Bern and symbol adopted from the armorial bearings of Bern, Switzerland. A statue of a black bear named Old Bruno was constructed in 1957 to represent New Bern in the 100th anniversary of Morehead City parade. Old Bruno is now a mascot and permanent fixture at New Bern High School.