Cairns dominated the surfing scene in his adopted state.

But, once the secession ordinance passed, he loyally supported the decision of his adopted state.

Kearns died of a stroke eight days later, but his contributions to his adopted state still endure.

Dr. Pauporte smiled as she related the phone call, particularly happy that the governor of her adopted state had taken notice.

With the brass chair he calls Louisiana, right, he pays homage to his adopted state.

Robin viewed the monolith in her adopted state a little less benignly.

So it is fitting that his most visible new commission is in his adopted state.

He stood on the side of his adopted state.

The mass border crossings are not just illegal; in their scale, they suggest that the cultural identity of his adopted state could change.

Ralls quickly came to know and love her adopted state.