September 11, 2008
MARTINEZ: ST. AUGUSTINE COMMEMORATION COMMISSION ADVANCES
National commission will organize anniversary programs and activities
U.S. Senator Mel Martinez (R-FL) today announced that the U.S. Senate Energy Committee approved a bill he authored to establish a national commission to plan activities celebrating St. Augustine’s 450th Commemoration. The commission will be charged with organizing state and local activities in the year 2015 to commemorate the 450th anniversary of St. Augustine. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) joined Martinez in introducing the legislation earlier this year.
“This is great news for the people of St. Augustine. We are one step closer to creating the national commission to help plan the celebration of our nation’s first city,” said Martinez. “The commemoration of St. Augustine’s founding in 1565 should celebrate all of the historical and cultural aspects of this important city and I am confident that the commission will help to make that a reality.”
The commission, consisting of fourteen members, will plan, develop, and carry out programs and activities appropriate for the commemoration. In addition, it will work to encourage various organizations throughout the United States to organize and participate in anniversary activities to expand understanding and appreciation of the significance of the founding and continuing history of St. Augustine.
The legislation now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
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