Celebrating United States History: State Sudoku

This state entered the union on 3/15/1820, the 23rd state to join the union.

IDEAL NORM
9x9 Word Sudoku Puzzle
Each row, column, 3x3 square and set of circled cells contains the letters in the word or phrase exactly once
Copy the numbered letters into the corresponding cells of the quote grid to unveil the state and its motto

Solutions tomorrow morning.

Thanks,
--Dave

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