King, Jr., Dr. Martin Luther, Memorial Commission
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Description:
To identify, plan, develop, and implement appropriate programs and events that further the philosophy and memory of Dr. King.
Workgroups:
- Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument Subcommittee
- Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument Subcommittee Work Group #1 Virginians on the Monument
- Emancipation Proclamation and Freedom Monument Subcommittee Work Group #2 Fundraising
- History of Lynching in Virginia Work Group
- King in Virginia Subcommittee
- Tribute to Senator Yvonne Miller Work Group
Report Date:
Annually
Staff Contact:
Lily Jones, Division of Legislative Services, 804-698-1886
Cathy Hooe, House Committee Operations, chooe@house.virginia.gov
All members appointed by Speaker of the House. Appointment coincident with House term.
House Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Delores L. McQuinn, Chair | |
| The Honorable Betsy B. Carr | |
| The Honorable Mike A. Cherry | |
| The Honorable Alex Q. Askew | |
| The Honorable Joshua G. Cole | |
| Vacancy (Cordoza, The Honorable A.C.) | Speaker of the House |
All members appointed by Senate Committee on Rules. Appointment coincident with Senate term.
Senate Members:
| Name | Appointed By |
|---|---|
| The Honorable Mamie E. Locke, Vice Chair | |
| The Honorable William M. Stanley Jr. | |
| Vacancy (Ebbin, The Honorable Adam P.) | Senate Committee on Rules |
| Vacancy (Hashmi, The Honorable Ghazala F.) | Senate Committee on Rules |
Citizen Members:
| Name | Representing | Appointed By | Term |
|---|
| Dr. Kirk T. Schroder | Citizen at-large | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Paula P. Williams | Representative of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference of VA | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| Dr. Karen Turner Ward | Citizen at-large | Senate Committee on Rules | Expires 06/30/2026 |
| The Honorable Joseph C. Lindsey | Citizen at-large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Kevin L. Williams | Citizen at-large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Michelle Ellis Young | Citizen at-large | Speaker of the House | Expires 06/30/2027 |
| Matthew Gibson | Executive Director, Virginia Humanities | By Statute | |
| Reverend Ricardo L. Brown | Executive Director, Living the Dream | By Statute |
| Max # House: | 6 | Appointment Coincident With House Term? | YES |
| Max # Senate: | 4 | Appointment Coincident With Senate Term? | YES |
| Max # Citizens: | 8 | ||
| Max # Ex Officio: | 0 |