On May 1, 1959, Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono was adopted as the official motto of the State of Hawaii by Joint Resolution No. 4 of the 30th Territorial Legislature. read more
The Hawaiian motto is declared in the Preamble and in Article XV, Section 5 of the Constitution of the State of Hawaii and in the Hawaii Revised Statutes. The Hawaii Constitution The following information is excerpted from the Constitution of the State of Hawaii, Article 15, Section 5. read more
Hawaii State Motto The official motto of the state of Hawaii is “Ua Mau ke Ea o ka ʻĀina i ka Pono" It means "The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness". read more
Hawaii Law. The law designating the official Hawaii state motto is found in the Hawai`i Revised Statutes, Volume 1, Chapter 5, Section 5-9 . Volume 1. CHAPTER 5. EMBLEMS AND SYMBOLS. SECTION 5-9 §5-9 State motto. The motto "Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono," is adopted, established, and designated as the official motto of the State. read more