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A list of US state slogans is available, as well as a list of US state nicknames, origin of the state names, and the state resident's names.

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Utah State Motto

"Industry"

Adopted on March 4, 1959.

Language: English

Focus: Progress and Prosperity

Adopted on March 4, 1959. "Industry is associated with the symbol of the beehive. The early pioneers had few material resources at their disposal and therefore had to rely on their own "industry" to survive. The word "industry" appears on both the State Seal and the State Flag.

The beehive became the official state emblem on March 4, 1959. Utahns relate the beehive symbol to industry and the pioneer virtues of thrift and perseverance. The beehive was chosen as the emblem for the provisional State of Deseret in 1848 and was maintained on the seal of the State of Utah when Utah became a state in 1896.

The states with mottos that focus on the Progress and Prosperity:

New York: "Excelsior"
Utah: "Industry"

Code

Utah Code, Title 63, Chapter 13, Section 63-13-5.5
Title 63 -- State Affairs in General.
Chapter 13 -- Miscellaneous Provisions.
Section 63-13-5.5.

63-13-5.5. State symbols.
(20) Utah's state motto is "Industry."

Amended by Chapter 152, 2003 General Session

Mottos of the States

State motto is a word, phrase, or sentence inscribed on or attached to a coin, building, or other object. A state motto expresses an important idea for a group of people within the state.

motto ('mä-(")tO)
n.

Etymology:
Italian, from Late Latin muttum grunt, from Latin muttire to mutter
Date: 15th century

1: a sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use

2: a short expression of a guiding principle