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Robert E Lee, 200th Anniversary Celebration of the birth of


Reference
SJR 382/HJR 710 (2005)

Purpose
In planning and coordinating the 200th anniversary celebration, the joint subcommittee shall examine ways to (i) promote tourism of the historical sites connected with Robert E. Lee, including Stratford Hall, Lexington, and Appomattox; (ii) provide special activities at the historical sites, including a lecture series and forums concerning the life and impact of Robert E. Lee; and (iii) create additional emphasis on the contributions and impact of Robert E. Lee in the public schools in the history curriculum.

Total Membership
14

Report / Executive Summary

Senate Members

Name
Emmett W. Hanger, Jr.(Co-Chair)
Frank M. Ruff, Jr.

House Members

Name
Benjamin L. Cline(Co-Chair)
Thomas C. Wright, Jr.
Robert Hurt
Brian J. Moran

Citizen Members

Name Representing Appointing Authority
Bragdon Bowling, Jr.Va. Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans Senate Rules
Dolores C. SmithVa. Division, United Daughters of the ConfederacySenate Rules
James SchepmoesRobert E. Lee Memorial Assoc.Speaker of the House
S. Waite Rawls, IIIConfederate Memorial Literacy SocietySpeaker of the House
James D. Farrar, Jr.Washington and Lee UniversitySpeaker of the House

Ex Officio Members

NameTitle
Kathleen S. KilpatrickDirector, Department of Historic Resources
Alisa BaileyExecutive Director, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Billy K. CannadaySuperintendent of Public Instruction

Report Date
Interim Report - 2006 Regular Session -- Final Report - 2007 Regular Session

Staff Contact(s)
Robie Ingram, Division of Legislative Services - (804) 786-3591
Lisa Wallmeyer, Division of Legislative Services - (804) 786-3591
Scott Maddrea, Committee Operations (804) 698-1540

Website
http://dls.state.va.us/relee.htm