Song State Emblems State Animal: Beaver State Beverage: Milk State Bird: Eastern Bluebird State Bush: Lilac bush State Fish: Brook Trout (fresh water), Striped Bass (marine or salt water) State Flag, Seal, and Motto State Flower: Rose State Fossil: Eurypterus Remipes State Fruit and State Muffin: Apple State Gem: Garnet
State Motto: New York’s state motto is “Excelsior” which means “ever upward.” State Flag: Adopted in 1778, New York’s state flag depicts the state coat of arms. The figures represent Liberty and Justice. The three-masted, square-rigged ship and Hudson River sloop signify commerce. Text by Eileen Stegemann Layout design by Frank Herec 4 TEOF Mna4q6k.