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The Beehive is a common symbol of Utah, with the state motto, seal, flag and emblem related to bees or the beehive. Traditional — [47] Slogan "Utah: Life Elevated" Designed to market Utah for tourism and business, the slogan alludes to Utah's mountains, its snow and skiing. Past slogans have included, "greatest snow on earth" and "Utah: This ...
The Great Seal of the State of Utah was adopted on April 3, 1896, at the first regular session of the Legislature (January, February, March, April 1896). The original seal was designed by Harry Edwards & C. M. Jackson and cost $65.00, equivalent to $2,381 in 2023.
A motto is a phrase intended to formally describe the general motivation or intention of an organization. State mottos can sometimes be found on state seals or state flags . Some states have officially designated a state motto by an act of the state legislature , whereas other states have the motto only as an element of their seals.
Answer: Utah. Adopted when Utah became a state in 1896, the motto speaks to its hard-working culture. The state is known for its beautiful national parks like Zion and Arches.
Utah was the first state to resume executions after the 1972–1976 national moratorium on capital punishment ended with Gregg v. Georgia, when Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad in 1977. [202] Utah is one of only two states to have ever carried out executions by firing squad, and the only one to do so after the moratorium ended. [203]
State Slogan Other or previous slogans Ref Alabama: Sweet Home Alabama: Share the Wonder [1] [2]Alaska: Find your Alaska Beyond Your Dreams, Within Your Reach
The city's motto is "We shoot straight with you." 5. Virgin, Utah. In 2000, the city council passed an ordinance making firearm ownership mandatory. The mayor at the time encouraged this move ...
Map of the United States showing the state nicknames as hogs. Lithograph by Mackwitz, St. Louis, 1884. The following is a table of U.S. state, federal district and territory nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for the 50 U.S. states, the U.S. federal district, as well as five U.S. territories.