16.  Georgia exalts him high
  Who made the flag of freedom fly.

  17.  Alabama’s lore is pure,
  For him whose fame shall aye endure.

  18.  Florida a tribute brings
  To him exalted over kings.

  19.  Ohio twines with generous hand
  The garlands of a goodly land.

  20.  Indiana’s wreath is green
  For him of grave and gentle mien.

  21.  Illinois cannot forget
  That Washington is speaking yet.

  22.  Michigan with love is stirred
  For him who always kept his word.

  23.  Wisconsin hangs the victor’s palm
  For him, in peace or tumult calm.

  24.  Kentucky would his praise prolong,
  For fortitude and valor strong.

  25.  Missouri comes with gifts of love
  For Washington’s all men above.

  26.  Iowa exalts the man
  Who shaped his life on honor’s plan.

  27.  Minnesota will revere
  The name that all the world holds dear.

  28.  Nebraska brings from summits high
  Immortal gifts that cannot die.

  29.  Kansas speaks of duties done,
  Of battles fought and victories won.

  30.  Mississippi tells the tale
  Of glorious acts that never pale.

  31.  Louisiana counts the deeds
  By duty done where valor leads.

  32.  Arkansas brings an offering bright
  To him who struggled for the right

  33.  Texas will her honor show
  To faithful friend and generous foe.

  34.  Tennessee exultant bears
  The crown a conquering hero wears.

  35.  Nevada from her mountain height
  Has plucked this garland kissed with light.

  36.  California’s thousand flowers
  Will crown this patriot of ours.

  37.  Oregon brings offerings rare
  For him she holds in loving care.

  38 Montana, from the mountains blue,
  Has brought him love, and honor, too.

  39.  North Dakota loves him well,
  And comes his valiant deeds to tell.

  40.  South Dakota follows on
  To crown the patriot Washington.

  41.  Washington is proud to claim
  The glory of his noble name.

  42.  Colorado ever true
  Will bring him loving garlands, too.

  43.  Wyoming from her mountain height
  Would crown the man who stood for right.

  44.  Idaho brings garlands fair
  For him whose life’s beyond compare.

  45.  Utah comes with fadeless pine
  In his immortal crown to shine.

  Chorus of States

  We all will honor Washington,
  His fame will ever lead us on
  To better lives and nobler deeds,
  To guard our land in all her needs,
  To keep us ever kind and true
  To friends, and home, and country, too,
  In virtue strong, in honor bright,
  The foe of wrong, the friend of right.