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111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3886
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 29, 2010
Mr. Burris introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
A BILL
To authorize the establishment of a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor and commemorate the accomplishments of Mr. Benjamin Banneker.
Memorial to Mr. Benjamin Banneker in the District of Columbia
Memorial authorized
The Washington Interdependence Council of the District of Columbia is authorized to establish a memorial in the District of Columbia to honor and commemorate the accomplishments of Mr. Benjamin Banneker.
Standards for commemorative works
The establishment of the memorial shall be in accordance with chapter 89 of title 40, United States Code.
Locations
Memorial
A statute of Mr. Benjamin Banneker shall be erected within the boundaries of Banneker Overlook Park.
Institute
The
Benjamin Banneker Institute of Math, Science, and Engineering Technology shall
be established within the boundaries of Banneker Overlook Park (also known as
U.S. Reservation 719
) at the southern end of the L'Enfant Plaza
corridor.
Payment of expenses
In general
The Washington Interdependence Council shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions for, and payment of the expenses of, the establishment of the memorial.
Prohibition on use of Federal funds
No Federal funds may be used to pay any expense of the establishment of the memorial.
Deposit of excess funds
If, on payment of all expenses arising from the establishment of the memorial, including the maintenance and preservation amount required under section 8906(b) of title 40, United States Code, or on expiration of the authority for the memorial under section 8903(e) of that title, there remains a balance of funds received for the establishment of the memorial, the Washington Interdependence Council shall transmit the amount of the balance to the Secretary of the Treasury for deposit in the account provided for in section 8906(b)(3) of that title.