30-192 - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission. - Virginia Statutes

§ 30-192. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission.

There is hereby established within the legislative branch, the Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. Memorial Commission, hereinafter referred to as the"Commission," to (i) promote the legacy and continuation of the work of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr., particularly racial, economic and social justice,academic scholarship, and community service; (ii) coordinate and leadyear-round educational and commemorative activities throughout theCommonwealth that inform the public of his principles, achievements, andcontributions, giving special emphasis to his career as a scholar, author,orator, community leader, conciliator, and theologian, and to the federal andstate King Holiday; (iii) facilitate public policy analysis relative to hisprinciples and teachings; (iv) foster an appreciation of diverse cultures,particularly minority populations within the Commonwealth; and (v) provideopportunities for public discourse on contemporary issues.

(1992, c. 741, § 9-145.45; 1997, c. 490; 2001, c. 844; 2002, c. 679; 2003,cc. 1035, 1037.)