This is a list of official symbols of the U.S. state of Louisiana. Official symbols of Louisiana are codified in the laws of Louisiana. State symbols State oath State pledge : I pledge allegiance to the flag of the state of Louisiana and to the motto for which it stands: A state, under God, united in purpose and ideals, confident that justice shall prevail for all of those abiding here. LL 167, 1981 State poems State judicial poem, written by Sylvia Davidson Lott Buckley, and entitled, "America, We The People": LL 155.4, 1995 State Senate poem, written by Jean McGivney Boese and entitled "Leadership": LL 155.5, 1999 See also List of Louisiana-related topics Louisiana flag Lists of United States state insignia State of Louisiana Fleur-de-lis References External links Official State of Louisiana website History and Culture of Louisiana Louisiana State Government State symbols Louisiana