I can imagine the committees where a state motto is chosen must be a tough gig.

Reminds me of a billboard that used to be up (probably still is) on the highway by the town of George, Washington (yes, it's true) that said:

GEORGE, WASHINGTON. IF YOU LIVED HERE, YOU'D BE HOME NOW.

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1986 300SDL, 362K
1984 300D, 138K