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Civil War Commission, Virginia Sesquicentennial of the American


Reference
Code § 30-266

Purpose
To prepare for and commemorate the sesquicentennial of Virginia's participation in the American Civil War.

Total Membership
13

Report / Executive Summary

Senate Members

Name
Charles J. Colgan, President pro tempore
Janet D. Howell
R. Creigh Deeds
Mamie E. Locke
John Edwards

House Members

Name
William J. Howell, Speaker of House
R. Steven Landes
Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
L. Scott Lingamfelter
Johnny S. Joannou
Albert C. Eisenberg
Algie T. Howell, Jr.

Citizen Members

Name Representing Appointing AuthorityTerm
James I. Robertson, Jr.Citizen-at-largeSenate Rules4-yrs. expires 6/30/10
John P. AckerlyCitizen-at-largeSpeaker of the House4-yrs. expires 6/30/10

Ex Officio Members

NameTitle
Charles F. Bryan, Jr.President & CEO, Virginia Historical Society (or designee)

Report Date
Annually -- Commission expires July 1, 2015

Staff Contact(s)
Cheryl Jackson, Division of Legislative Services (804) 786-3591
Scott Maddrea, House Committee Operations (804) 698-1540

Website
http://dls.state.va.us/civilwar.htm, www.virginiacivilwar.org