The symbols on the official state seal of Kansas were specified by the first Kansas legislature in 1861 (the year Kansas became one of the United States). The state seal can also be seen on the state flag of Kansas. All State Seals
The magnificent American buffalo (Bison bison) was recognized as the official animal symbol of Kansas in 1955. All State Mammals
Georgia designated the bobwhite quail (Toxostoma rufum) as the official state game bird in 1970 (Georgia's state bird is the brown thrasher). All State Birds
Georgia's governor first proclaimed the brown thrasher (Toxostoma rufum) as the state bird in 1935, and it was finally recognized by Georgia legislature as the official state bird in 1970 (at the request of the Garden Clubs of Georgia). An official game bird has also been adopted by the state of Georgia. All State Birds
The state motto of Georgia is "Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation." All State Mottos
Although Georgia legislature has never made the motto official, it appears on the state flag, seal, and the Georgia quarter.
Georgia adopted a new state flag in 2003. Georgia's current flag has three bars of equal width - two outer red bars and a white bar in the center. There is a square blue canton the width of two bars in the upper left corner. All State Flags
The obverse (main face) of the state seal of Georgia features the state's coat of arms (which also appears on Georgia's state flag). All State Seals
Georgia designated the peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) as the official state crop in 1995 (Georgia also recognizes a state fruit and a state vegetable). All State Foods
Georgia designated English as the official state language in 1996. All State Languages
Georgia was named for King George II of England (George Augustus, King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 to 1760). All State Name Origins
Georgia ratified the United States Constitution on January 2, 1788, becoming the 4th state.