Hawaii's Official State Language

Native Hawaiian was recognized as the official state language of Hawaii in 1978 (the state song is in Hawaiian). The legal language states: "The Hawaiian language is the native language of Hawaii and may be used on all emblems and symbols representative of the State, its departments, agencies and political subdivisions." Hawaii became the 50th state in 1959 (see statehood order) - Hawaii's state quarter features a statue of Kamehameha I (conquered the Hawaiian Islands and formally established the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1810), an outline of the state, and the state motto in the state language (Hawaiian): "Ua Mau ke Ea o ka 'Āina i ka Pono" - public domain image on Wikipedia - see all 50 state quarters

Source:	State Language: Hawaii.gov
Links:	Cultural Symbols (50 states)

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HAWAII SYMBOLS:
bird -fish mammal 1 - 2 gem - soil tree - flower	song - dance team sport individual sport language - motto order of merit
Island Flowers: Hawai'i - Maui O'ahu - Kaua'i Moloka'i Lana'i - Ni'ihau Kaho'olawe	eternal flame liberty bell name origin nickname flag - seal Island colors quarter

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