List of New York state symbols

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This is a list of symbols of the state of New York in the United States. The majority of the state symbols are officially listed in the New York Consolidated Laws in Article 6, Sections 70 through 87. [1] The symbols are recognized by these laws and were signed into law by the governor of New York.

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The oldest symbols, the state flag and the state arms, were adopted in 1778. The most recent addition to the list, yogurt, was added in 2014. The origin of the state motto dates back to 1784. During a tour of the state's harbors, waterways, and fertile interior, George Washington referred to New York as the "Seat of Empire". The term "The Big Apple" was coined by jazz musicians of the 1930s who used the slang expression "apple" when referring to any city.

The state insect took nine years to become official. In 1980, fifth grader Kristina Savoca sent a letter - along with a petition bearing 152 signatures - to New York State Assemblyman Robert C. Wertz, urging him to introduce legislation designating the lady beetle as the official state insect. The proposal languished for a number of years, passing in the Assembly but not being considered in the Senate. Approval finally came in 1989, after Cornell University entomologists suggested that Wertz propose the nine-spotted lady beetle (Coccinella novemnotata, sometimes abbreviated to C-9) as the state insect because it was a native lady beetle.

Insignia

TypeSymbolYearImage
Flag Flag of New York 1778 [2] Flag of New York.svg
Seal Seal of New York 1778 [2] Seal of New York (state).svg
Coat of arms The Coat of Arms of New York Coat of arms of New York State.svg
Motto Excelsior (Ever upward)1784 [3]
Nickname The Empire State 1784 [3]
Slogan"I Love New York" (official)1977 [4] I Love New York.svg

Flora and fauna

TypeSymbolYearImage
Butterfly Red-spotted purple/white admiral
Limenitis arthemis		2008 [5] Red-spotted Purple.jpg
Bird Eastern bluebird
Sialia sialis		1970 [6] Eastern Bluebird-27527-2.jpg
Dog Working dog 2015 [7] [8] Labrador Retriever assistance dog.jpg
Mammal North American beaver
Castor canadensis		1975 [9] Castor canadensis.jpg
Reptile Snapping turtle
Chelydra serpentina		2006 [10] [11] 2007SnappingTurtle.jpg
Freshwater fish Brook trout
Salvelinus fontinalis		1975 [12] Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis 2900px.jpg
Salt water fish Striped bass
Morone saxatilis		2006 [12] StripedBass.JPG
Insect Nine-spotted ladybug
Coccinella novemnotata		1989 [13] Coccinella novemnotata 1.jpg
Tree Sugar maple
Acer saccharum		1956 [14] Acer saccharum.jpg
Bush Lilac bush
Syringa vulgaris		2006 [10] [15] Stockholm-lilac.jpg
Flower Rose 1955 [16] Bridal pink - morwell rose garden.jpg

Geology

TypeSymbolYearImage
Gemstone Garnet 1969 [17] Almandine.jpeg
Fossil Sea scorpion
Eurypterus remipes		1984 [18] Eurypterus remipes.jpg
Shell Scallop
Argopecten irradians		1988 [13] Argopecten irradians.jpg

Culture

TypeSymbolYearImage
Beverage Milk 1981 [13] Milk glass.jpg
Fruit Apple 1976 [19] Apples.jpg
Muffin Apple muffin1987 [13] Muffins on a plate.jpg
Snack Yogurt 2014 [20] [21] Vegan yogurt, March 2012.jpg

See also

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References

  1. ↑ "New York State Information". 2004-08-18. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  2. 1 2 "New York State Flag and Great Seal of the State of New York". New York State Library. 2008-03-31. Archived from the original on 2018-12-24. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  3. 1 2 "New York State Symbols". New York State Department of Economic Development. 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-15.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. ↑ "I (love) NY". New York State Library. 2007-03-21. Archived from the original on 2015-09-06. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  5. ↑ Archived April 4, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ "New York State Bird – Eastern Bluebird". New York State Library. 2002-07-01. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  7. ↑ "Section 90. State dog", New York Consolidated Laws, State Law, Article 6, retrieved 2019-12-26
  8. ↑ "'Working dog' designated as NY's official state dog", Niagara Gazette , AP, December 24, 2015, retrieved 2019-12-29
  9. ↑ "New York State Animal – Beaver". New York State Library. 2001-01-29. Archived from the original on 2008-11-09. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  10. 1 2 "More New York State Emblems: State Beverage, Muffin, Shell, Insect". New York State Library. 2000-12-22. Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  11. ↑ "New York State Reptile". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  12. 1 2 "State symbols and emblems". Net State. 2008-03-29. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  13. 1 2 3 4 "New York State Symbols". New York State Department of Economic Development. 2007. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  14. ↑ "New York State Tree – Sugar Maple". New York State Library. 1997-06-16. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  15. ↑ "New York State Bush". State Symbols USA. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  16. ↑ "New York State Flower – Rose". New York State Library. 1997-06-16. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  17. ↑ "New York State Gem- Garnet". New York State Library. 1997-06-16. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  18. ↑ "New York State Fossil – Eurypterus Remipes". New York State Library. 1997-06-16. Archived from the original on 2008-10-03. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  19. ↑ "New York State Fruit – Apple". New York State Library. 1997-06-16. Archived from the original on 2007-03-22. Retrieved 2008-10-15.
  20. ↑ "Section 89. State snack", New York Consolidated Laws, State Law, Article 6, retrieved 2019-12-30
  21. ↑ Madore, James T. (October 15, 2014), "It's official: Yogurt is New York's state snack", Newsday , retrieved 2019-12-30
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