Section 6.311. Establishment and purpose

(a) The Pennsylvania Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (Commission) is established to organize, arrange and coordinate bicentennial tributes to Abraham Lincoln in this Commonwealth and to coordinate those activities with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission (National Commission) of the Federal government as well as other interested parties.

(b) The Commission shall be based at Gettysburg College (College). The Commission shall receive support from the College, which shall be assisted by the Commonwealth, including, as necessary, the Office of the Governor, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Pennsylvania Department of Education and other agencies of State government as the Governor deems appropriate to be involved in planning and organizing bicentennial celebrations.