1. Louisiana The Pelican State Jimmy Jin Teacher:Mrs.Walther

2. Name Named in honor of King Louis XIV Pelican State because the pelican shows respect Bayou State because of its marshy waterways

3. Bird  Endangered species  Only non-white pelican in the world  Adopted on July 27,1966

4. Flower Adopted on August 1,1900 Is a evergreen that blooms in May and June Has silky peach-shaped petals

5. Famous People  Jazz player, Louis Daniel Armstrong  Gospel singer, Mahalia Jackson  Governor and musician Jimmie Davis Quitman

6. Places of Interest  Mardi Gras Festival  Audubon Zoo  Angola Prison Rodeo

7. Sports New Orleans Hornets New Orleans Saints New Orleans Zephyrs

8. References tpwd.state.tx.us sonc.com http://www.proflowers.com/guide/louisiana- state-flower-the-magnoliahttp://www.proflowers.com/guide/louisiana- state-flower-the-magnolia http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Louisiana/ bird_brown_pelican.html State Report jasondebo.com Projects.latimes.com en.wikipedia.org notmyholiday.com stay.com posterizes.com nflwallpapers10.net sportslogos.net