§ 42-138-1. Legislative findings. It is found and declared by the general assembly as follows: (1) That Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States, was one of this nation’s most outstanding leaders; (2) That Abraham Lincoln was born on February 12, 1809, to Thomas and Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and rose from humble circumstances […]
§ 42-138-2. Establishment of commission. (a) There is created the State of Rhode Island Abraham Lincoln bicentennial commission, which shall be associated with the Rhode Island Historical Society for administrative purposes. The commission shall be composed of twenty-one (21) members, as follows: (1) Two (2) members of the house of representatives, not more than one […]
§ 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 […]
§ 42-138-4. Sunset. The provisions of this chapter shall be repealed effective June 30, 2010. History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 112, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 157, § 1.
