Economy of Oklahoma - State Symbols

State Symbols

See also: list of Oklahoma state symbols

State law codifies Oklahoma’s state emblems and honorary positions; the Oklahoma Senate or House of Representatives may adopt resolutions designating others for special events and to benefit organizations. Currently the State Senate is waiting to vote on a change to the state's motto. The House passed HCR 1024 which will change the State motto from "Labor Omnia Vincit" to "Oklahoma-In God We Trust!". The author of the resolution stated that a constituent researched the Oklahoma Constitution and found no "official" vote regarding "Labor Omnia Vincit", therefore opening the door for an entirely new motto.

State symbols:

  • State bird: Scissor-tailed flycatcher
  • State tree: Eastern Redbud
  • State mammal: American Bison
  • State vegetable: Watermelon
  • State beverage: Milk
  • State fruit: Strawberry
  • State game bird: Wild Turkey
  • State fish: Sand bass
  • State floral emblem: Mistletoe
  • State flower: Oklahoma Rose
  • State wildflower: Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchellum)
  • State grass: Indiangrass (Sorghastrum nutans)
  • State fossil: Saurophaganax maximus
  • State rock: Rose rock
  • State insect: Honeybee
  • State soil: Port Silt Loam
  • State reptile: Collared Lizard
  • State amphibian: Bullfrog
  • State meal: fried okra, squash, cornbread, barbecue pork, biscuits, sausage and gravy, grits, corn, strawberries, chicken fried steak, pecan pie, and black-eyed peas.
  • State folk dance: Square Dance
  • State percussive instrument: drum
  • State waltz: Oklahoma Wind
  • State butterfly: Black Swallowtail
  • State song: "Oklahoma!"
  • State language: English
  • State Gospel Song: "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"
  • State rock song: "Do You Realize??" by The Flaming Lips
  • State cartoon character: GUSTY, drawn by late KTUL-TV meteorologist Don Woods

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