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Section 42-138-3 Powers and duties of commission.

RI Gen L § 42-138-3 (2019) (N/A)
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§ 42-138-3. Powers and duties of commission. The State of Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission shall:

(1) Study and recommend activities that may be carried out by the State of Rhode Island to honor Abraham Lincoln on the occasion of the bicentennial anniversary of his birth;

(2) Educate Rhode Island residents and the nation about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his visit to the State of Rhode Island;

(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 Rhode Island;

(5) Plan and implement appropriate events, including celebrations and educational initiatives to commemorate the bicentennial;

(6) Perform other duties as necessary to highlight Rhode Island's role in the life of Abraham Lincoln; and

(7) Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for bicentennial activities.

History of Section. (P.L. 2004, ch. 112, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 157, § 1; P.L. 2006, ch. 216, § 59.)

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