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 114 STAT. 2746 PUBLIC LAW 106-550—DEC. 19, 2000 (7) James Madison's political writings, as exemplified by his Notes on the Federal Convention and his contributions to The Federalist Papers, are among the most distinguished of American state papers; (8) by his learning, his devotion to ordered liberty, and by the force of his intellect, James Madison made an indispensable contribution to the American tradition of democratic constitutional republicanism embodied in the Constitution of the United States, and is justifiably acclaimed as father of the Constitution; (9) it is appropriate to remember, honor, and renew the legacy of James Madison for the American people and, indeed for all mankind; and (10) as the Nation approaches March 16, 2001, marking the anniversary of the birth of James Madison, it is appropriate to establish a commission for the commemoration of that anniversary. 36 USC note SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. ^^^' A commission to be known as the James Madison Commemoration Commission (in this Act referred to as the "Commission") and a committee to be known as the James Madison Commemoration Advisory Committee (in this Act referred to as the "Advisory Committee") are established. 36 USC note SEC. 4. DUTIES. ^^^' (a) COMMISSION. — The Commission shall— Government (1) in cooperation with the Advisory Committee and the Prmting Office, Library of Congress, direct the Government Printing Office publication. ^^ compile and publish a substantial number of copies of a book (as directed by the Commission) containing a selection of the most important writings of James Madison and tributes to him by members of the Commission and other persons that the Commission deems appropriate; (2) in cooperation with the Advisory Committee and the Library of Congress, plan and coordinate 1 or more s5niiposia, at least 1 of which will be held on March 16, 2001, and all of which will be devoted to providing a better understanding of James Madison's contribution to American political culture; (3) in cooperation with the Advisory Committee recognize such other events celebrating James Madison's birth and life as official events of the Commission; (4) develop and coordinate any other activities relating to the anniversary of the birth of James Madison as may be appropriate; (5) accept essay papers (via the Internet or otherwise) from students attending public and private institutions of elementary and secondary education in any State regarding James Madison's life and contributions to America and award certificates to students who author exceptional papers on this subject; and (6) bestow honorary memberships to the Commission or to the Advisory Committee upon such persons as it deems appropriate. (b) ADVISORY COMMITTEE. — The Advisory Committee shall— (1) submit a suggested selection of James Madison's most important writings to the Commission for the Commission to

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