KRS 171.348: Duties of Kentucky Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission.

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.