ropean colony and the birthplace of the Christian re-
ligion (particularly Roman Catholicism) in the New 
World. 
(2) The settlement of St. Augustine brought 
people from throughout the Atlantic Basin together 
to form a multicultural society, including peoples 
from Spain, England, and the rest of Europe as well 
as Native Americans and Africans. 
(3) The economic, political, religious, and other 
social institutions that have developed over the 41⁄2 
centuries of the continuous, uninterrupted existence 
of St. Augustine, the oldest city in North America, 
continue to have profound effects on the United 
States, on cross-cultural relationships, and on the 
economic structure, status, and international influ-
ence of the United States. 
(4) The National Park Service, the State of 
Florida, the city of St. Augustine, and the Univer-
sity of Florida collectively own and operate signifi-
cant resources related to the history of St. Augus-
tine. 
(5) The city of St. Augustine has existed con-
tinuously since 1565 and is the governmental entity 
responsible for planning and implementing the com-
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memoration of the 450th anniversary of the found-
ing of St. Augustine. 
(6) The city of St. Augustine has created a 
committee to prepare for the 450th anniversary 
commemoration, and planning for the commemora-
tion has been initiated. 
(b) PURPOSE.—The purpose of this Act is to estab-
lish the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission 
to— 
(1) ensure a suitable national observance of the 
450th anniversary of the city of St. Augustine by 
complementing the programs and activities of the 
State of Florida and the city of St. Augustine; 
(2) cooperate with and assist in the programs 
and activities of the State of Florida in observance 
of the 450th anniversary of St. Augustine; 
(3) assist in ensuring that the St. Augustine 
450th anniversary observances provide an excellent 
visitor experience and beneficial interaction between 
visitors and the natural and cultural resources of the 
St. Augustine sites; 
(4) assist in ensuring that the St. Augustine 
450th anniversary observances are inclusive and ap-
propriately recognize the experiences of all peoples in 
St. Augustine’s history; 
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(5) provide assistance in the development of St. 
Augustine-related programs and activities; 
(6) facilitate international involvement in the 
St. Augustine 450th anniversary observances; 
(7) support and facilitate marketing efforts for 
a commemorative coin, stamp, and related activities 
for the St. Augustine 450th anniversary observ-
ances; and 
(8) assist in the appropriate development of 
heritage tourism and economic benefits to the 
United States through the commemoration of the 
450th anniversary of the city of St. Augustine. 
SEC. 3. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act— 
(1) COMMEMORATION.—The term ‘‘commemo-
ration’’ means the commemoration of the 450th an-
niversary of the founding of the settlement of St. 
Augustine. 
(2) COMMISSION.—The term ‘‘Commission’’ 
means the St. Augustine 450th Commemoration 
Commission established by section 4. 
(3) GOVERNOR.—The term ‘‘Governor’’ means 
the Governor of the State of Florida. 
(4) SECRETARY.—The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means 
the Secretary of the Interior. 
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(5) STATE.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘State’’ 
means the State of Florida. 
(B) INCLUSION.—The term ‘‘State’’ in-
cludes agencies and entities of the State of 
Florida. 
SEC. 4. ESTABLISHMENT. 
There is established a commission to be known as the 
St. Augustine 450th Commemoration Commission. 
SEC. 5. DUTIES. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall— 
(1) plan, develop, and execute programs and ac-
tivities appropriate to commemorate the 450th anni-
versary of the founding of St. Augustine, Florida; 
(2) generally facilitate St. Augustine commemo-
ration-related activities throughout the United 
States; 
(3) encourage civic, patriotic, historical, edu-
cational, religious, economic, and other organizations 
throughout the United States to organize and par-
ticipate in anniversary activities to expand under-
standing and appreciation of the significance of the 
founding and continuing history of St. Augustine; 
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(4) coordinate and facilitate scholarly research 
on, publication about, and interpretation of, St. Au-
gustine for the education of the public; and 
(5) ensure that the 450th anniversary of St. 
Augustine provides a lasting legacy and long-term 
public benefit for the United States by assisting in 
the development of appropriate programs and facili-
ties to accommodate those programs. 
(b) PLANS; REPORTS.— 
(1) STRATEGIC PLAN; ANNUAL PERFORMANCE 
PLANS.—In accordance with the Government Per-
formance and Results Act of 1993, the Commission 
shall prepare a strategic plan and annual perform-
ance plans for the activities of the Commission car-
ried out under this Act. 
(2) FINAL REPORT.—Not later than December 
31, 2015, the Commission shall complete a final re-
port that contains— 
(A) a summary of the activities of the 
Commission; 
(B) a final accounting of funds received 
and expended by the Commission; and 
(C) the findings and recommendations of 
the Commission. 
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SEC. 6. MEMBERSHIP. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Commission shall be com-
posed of 16 members, of whom— 
(1) 3 members shall be appointed by the Sec-
retary, taking into consideration the recommenda-
tions of the St. Augustine City Commission; 
(2) 3 members shall be appointed by the Sec-
retary, taking into consideration the recommenda-
tions of the Governor; 
(3) 1 member shall be an employee of the Na-
tional Park Service having experience relevant to the 
historic resources relating to the city of St. Augus-
tine and the commemoration, to be appointed by the 
Secretary; 
(4) 1 member shall be the Mayor of the city of 
St. Augustine (or a designee); 
(5) 1 member shall be an employee of the State 
University System of Florida, to be appointed by the 
Secretary; and 
(6) 5 members shall be individuals who are non-
residents of the State of Florida who have an inter-
est in, support for, and expertise appropriate to the 
commemoration, to be appointed by the Secretary, 
taking into consideration the recommendation of 
Congress. 
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