Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 6.313 - Purpose and responsibilityThe purpose and responsibilities of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission include the following:
(1) Lead Pennsylvania's planning efforts to commemorate the significance of Abraham Lincoln to our State and National history.(2) Make recommendations outlining the most effective and appropriate means for the Commonwealth to commemorate the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration.(3) Identify and pursue resources necessary to effectively communicate and implement commemorative activities.(4) Implement recommendations by working with the Office of the Governor, appropriate State and local government agencies, members of the General Assembly and organizations that are interested in commemorating the life of Abraham Lincoln.(5) Coordinate communications with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Congressional Caucus to ensure that this Commonwealth will be a significant state for events recognizing the contributions of Abraham Lincoln.(6) Coordinate scheduling of Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln bicentennial activities and coordinate activities with the National Commission.(7) Submit an annual report to the Governor and the General Assembly summarizing its activities and findings and making recommendations for Abraham Lincoln commemorative activities.(8) Consider sponsoring an event on November 19, 2006, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to commemorate the Bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birthday of February 12, 1809.