About the Commission
The Indiana Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Commission was created by Public
Law 7-2001 to highlight Indiana's important role in the Lewis and Clark
Expedition and assist with events to commemorate the Expedition's
bicentennial beginning in 2003.
The Indiana General Assembly directed the Commission to:
- Educate Indiana residents and the nation about Indiana's important
role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
- Assist local governments and organizations with planning,
preparation, and grant applications for bicentennial events and projects.
- Coordinate state, local, and nonprofit organizations' bicentennial
activities occurring in Indiana.
- Act as point of contact for national bicentennial organizations
wishing to distribute information to state and local groups about grant
opportunities, meetings, and national events.
- Plan and implement appropriate events to commemorate the
bicentennial.
- Seek federal grants and philanthropic support for bicentennial
activities.
- Perform other duties necessary to highlight Indiana's role in the
Lewis and Clark Expedition.
Members of the Commission
The Commission is made up of six senators and six members of the House of
Representatives appointed by leaders of the House and Senate, a chair and 3
citizens appointed by the Governor, representatives from the Departments of
Natural Resources and Commerce, and the Indiana Historical Society.
Current members of the Commission are:
- James P. Keith, chair
- Kyle Hupfer, Director of the Department of Natural Resources
- Marianna Weinzapfel, Deputy Director of Tourism--Department of
Commerce
- Dr. Claudia Crump, Indiana Historical Society
- Dani Cummins, citizen member
- Phyllis Yeager, citizen member
- Dark Rain Thom, citizen member
- Senator J. Murray Clark
- Senator James Lewis
- Senator James W. Merritt
- Senator Connie Sipes
- Senator Becky Skillman
- Senator Richard Young
- Representative James Bottorff
- Representative William C. Cochran
- Representative Michael Murphy
- Representative Matt Pierce
- Representative Thomas Saunders
- Representative Matt Whetstone
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