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1997 SESSION
971655432Patrons-- Robinson, Crittenden, DeBoer, Jones, J.C., Melvin and Rhodes; Senators: Earley, Gartlan, Lambert and Marsh
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That § 9-145.45 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§ 9-145.45. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission; membership; duties; staff; annual report.
A. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commission There
is hereby established within the legislative branch, the
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Commission, hereinafter referred to as the
"Commission." The Commission and
shall be composed of fifteen citizens of Virginia members
as follows: (i) five members of the House of Delegates to be
appointed by the Speaker of the House; (ii) four members of the
Senate to be appointed by the Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections;
(iii) five four citizen members
citizens to be appointed by the
Governor;; the Project Director of the Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Community Learning Week;
and (iv) the Executive Director of the National Association
for the Advancement of Colored People Virginia State Conference.
Membership Members of the Commission shall be appointed
for the life of the Commission. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as
the original appointments. The members shall
Legislative members of the Commission
shall receive no such
compensation as provided in §14.1-18, and
all members shall be reimbursed for their
services but shall be reimbursed for travel and other
necessary the actual expenses
incurred by them in the performance of their
duties.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commission shall
appoint from among its membership elect a chairman,
one or more vice-chairmen and a secretary and a
vice-chairman from among its members.
B. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Commission shall
have the following powers and duties meet
not less than four times annually. The Commission shall
perform the following duties:
1. To participate in the planning, development and execution of
Identify, plan, develop, and implement appropriate
programs and events that further the philosophy and memory of Dr. King.
2. To make recommendations to the Governor concerning the creation of a
separate and distinct state holiday for Dr. King
Monitor the educational goals,
programs, and objectives of public and private schools to ensure the
recognition and inclusion of the achievements
and contributions of ethnic and
minority groups.
3. To encourage the continuation of the Commission's efforts by voluntary
means Inventory, and review,
biennially, activities and events
sponsored by localities
in the Commonwealth and those
instituted or offered by
public and private institutions of higher education
designed to honor Dr. King's
memory and encourage the participation of
persons representative of the demographic
composition of the Commonwealth, to
the end that Dr. King's
philosophy of social justice and racial
equality is reflected in public
policies and affairs,
and an appreciation of diverse cultures is
promoted among the citizenry.
4. Collaborate with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission and other established state and local entities and community organizations in activities and events that commemorate the birth, death, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
5. Establish a mechanism in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by which (i) the records and memorabilia documenting his relationship with and impact on the Commonwealth may be acquired and preserved; (ii) information concerning his life and philosophy may be collected and disseminated for educational and cultural purposes; and (iii) scholarly inquiry, writing, graduate study, and policy analysis may be conducted.
6. Encourage and engage in the dissemination of appropriate information and collaborative activities which emphasize the non-commercialization of the commemoration of Dr. King's birth, presents his life and achievements in historical context, articulates the relationship between his philosophy, contributions, and current public policies, and demonstrates his philosophy consistently through significant participation of persons of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds in public and private affairs and enterprises.
7. Perform such other functions and activities as may be necessary to facilitate or implement the Commission's objectives.
C. By December 1, 1992, the Commission shall submit to the Governor and
the General Assembly a preliminary report making recommendations for
appropriate programs and events that further the philosophy and memory of Dr.
King. Each year thereafter, the Commission shall submit an annual report to
the Governor and the General Assembly of the Commission's activities and of any
further recommendations.
The Division of Legislative Services shall serve as staff to the Commission. All agencies of the Commonwealth shall assist the Commission upon request.
D. The Commission shall report annually to the Governor and the General Assembly its activities, findings, and recommendations for appropriate statewide commemorative activities, events, and public policies which further the philosophy of Dr. King.
2. That § 9-145.46 of the Code of Virginia is repealed.
3. That the second enactment of Chapter 741 of the Acts of Assembly of 1992 is repealed.