Sports in 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 cartoon: GUSTY® Created by Don Woods, Oklahoma's first professional meteorologist, used on KTUL-TV from 1954-1989.
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

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