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Page 1 of 1 171.348 Duties of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission. The Commonwealth of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission shall:
(1) Study and recommend activities that may be carried out by the Commonwealth of Kentucky to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial
anniversary of his birth; (2) Educate Kentucky residents and the nation about the life of Abraham Lincoln during the years he resided in and visited the state in which he was born; (3) Assist local governments and organizations with planning, preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and projects; (4) Coordinate federal, state, and local bicentennial activities occurring in Kentucky;
(5) Plan and implement appropriate events, including celebrations and educational initiatives, to commemorate the bicentennial; (6) Perform other duties as necessary to highlight Kentucky's role in the life of Abraham Lincoln; and (7) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for bicentennial activities. Effective: June 20, 2005
History: Created 2005 Ky. Acts ch. 96, sec. 2, effective June 20, 2005.