Economy of Oklahoma - State Symbols

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