Scissor-tailed flycatcher chosen for state's commemorative quarter design
By Michael McNutt
Oklahoman Capitol Bureau
The state's bird and wildflower will be on Oklahoma's commemorative quarter, the governor's office announced today.
Voters preferred by about a 2-1 margin the scissor-tailed flycatcher flying over some Indian blanket, or Gaillardia pulchella, the governor's office said. Four other designs up for consideration each featured a representation of the Pioneer Woman statue in Ponca City. Some Oklahomans were upset that sketches from the U.S. Mint omitted a Bible in the woman's right hand.
That now is a moot point.
More than 148,000 votes were cast — mostly online — in selecting the design for the quarter, part of a special series launched by the U.S. Mint in 1999. More than half, or nearly 77,000, voted for the state bird design.
"Oklahomans have spoken, and the results are clear,” Gov. Brad Henry said in a statement.
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And what a "statement" it was from the boy governor. "Clearly," he is overwhelmed with the selection made by Oklahomans. I don't know about you, but what is it about birds that causes people to lose all sense of perspective? I much preferred the oil rig and the Bible-clutching Pioneer woman. Oh, wait, what Bible?
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