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.