To authorize the Marion Park Project, a Committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, to establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia, and its environs to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion.
Summary
This bill authorizes the creation of a memorial in Washington, D.C., or its surrounding areas to honor Brigadier General Francis Marion, a Revolutionary War officer known as the "Swamp Fox." The project would be managed by the Marion Park Project, a committee of the Palmetto Conservation Foundation, which would be responsible for the design and construction of the commemorative work.
For citizens, the primary impact is the addition of a new historical landmark in the nation’s capital without the use of taxpayer money. The bill specifically prohibits the use of federal funds for the memorial, requiring all expenses to be covered through private donations and contributions collected by the foundation.
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