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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 164
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to The
National Teachers Hall of Fame in Emporia, Kansas.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. MORAN of Kansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal
charter to The National Teachers Hall of Fame in Em-
poria, Kansas.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. THE NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME.
Part B of subtitle II of title 36, United States Code,
is amended by inserting after chapter 1533 the following
new chapter:
‘‘CHAPTER 1534—THE NATIONAL TEACHERS
HALL OF FAME
‘‘Sec.
‘‘153401. Organization.
‘‘153402. Purposes.
‘‘153403. Operation.
‘‘153404. Membership.
‘‘153405. Governing body.
‘‘153406. Powers.
‘‘153407. Restrictions.
‘‘153408. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
‘‘153409. Records and inspection.
‘‘153410. Service of process.
‘‘153411. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
‘‘153412. Annual report.
‘‘153413. Definitions.
‘‘§ 153401. Organization
‘‘(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The National Teachers
Hall of Fame, Inc., incorporated in Kansas, is a federally
chartered corporation.
‘‘(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation
does not comply with any provision of this chapter, the
charter granted by this chapter expires.
‘‘§ 153402. Purposes
‘‘The purposes of the corporation are as provided in
its bylaws and articles of incorporation and include—
‘‘(1) recognizing meritorious teachers by—
‘‘(A) sponsoring a teacher recognition pro-
gram that is open to all teachers in the United
States of grades from pre-kindergarten through
12th grade and that uses a national committee
to review, evaluate, and select deserving teach-
ers annually for induction into the Hall of
Fame; and
‘‘(B) promoting other teacher recognition
programs throughout the United States;
‘‘(2) bringing honor and recognition to all
teachers and to the teaching profession by present-
ing exhibits and displays, and by sponsoring pro-
grams and activities, that—
‘‘(A) provide individuals with opportunities
to honor and recognize the special teachers in
their lives;
‘‘(B) commend teachers throughout the
history of the United States whose dedication,
commitment, sacrifice, and quiet heroism have
helped the United States to progress further
and faster than virtually any other Nation on
earth;
‘‘(C) portray teachers in their historical
and contemporary settings and show how their
contributions enrich American values, spirit,
and life; and
‘‘(D) heighten public awareness of the vi-
tally important function of teachers in prepar-
ing children to become successful adult citizens
in society;
‘‘(3) sponsoring national conferences, seminars,
institutes, and workshops on topics relating to teach-
ing, including topics such as professional develop-
ment, effective teaching methods, the role of teach-
ers, and teaching as a profession;
‘‘(4) utilizing the invaluable teaching experi-
ences, expertise, and accomplishments of Hall of
Fame inductees by promoting, coordinating, and fa-
cilitating the use of the inductees as speakers, con-
sultants, and resources to school districts, busi-
nesses, and government agencies;
‘‘(5) sponsoring and coordinating programs that
use technology to foster communications among
teachers, administrators, parents, students, govern-
mental agencies, businesses, and the public at large;
and
‘‘(6) promoting appropriate change in education
by fostering a greater understanding of the potential
functions that people, technology, and emerging
forces and trends can perform in the teaching enter-
prise.
‘‘§ 153403. Operation
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The corporation shall operate a
facility to be known as The National Teachers Hall of
Fame.
‘‘(b) DESIGNATION OF COLLECTION.—The collection
of The National Teachers Hall of Fame shall be known
as The National Teachers Hall of Fame Collection.
‘‘(c) EXCLUSIVE RIGHT.—The corporation shall have
the sole and exclusive right to use, in carrying out its pur-
poses, the name ‘The National Teachers Hall of Fame’
and the sole and exclusive right to the use of its corporate
seal, emblems, and badges as adopted by the corporation.
‘‘§ 153404. Membership
‘‘Eligibility for membership in the corporation and
the rights and privileges of members are as provided in
the bylaws of the corporation.
‘‘§ 153405. Governing body
‘‘(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors
of the corporation and the responsibilities of the board are
as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation of
the corporation.
‘‘(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of offi-
cers of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and
articles of incorporation of the corporation.
‘‘§ 153406. Powers
‘‘The corporation has only the powers provided in its
bylaws and articles of incorporation in the State of Kansas
and in the certificate of authority in any other State in
which the corporation is, or shall be, qualified to do busi-
ness.
‘‘§ 153407. Restrictions
‘‘(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may
not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
‘‘(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a
director or officer, acting as such director or officer, may
not contribute to, support, or participate in any political
activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
‘‘(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The in-
come or assets of the corporation may not inure to the
benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or mem-
ber during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reason-
able compensation to an officer or reimbursement for ac-
tual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board
of directors.
‘‘(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan
to a director, officer, or employee.
‘‘(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AU-
THORIZATION.—The corporation may not claim congres-
sional approval or the authority of the United States Gov-
ernment for any of its activities.
‘‘§ 153408. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-ex-
empt status
‘‘(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall
maintain its corporate status as a corporation incor-
porated under the laws of the State of Kansas.
‘‘(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall
maintain its status as an organization exempt from tax-
ation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.
1 et seq.).
‘‘§ 153409. Records and inspection
‘‘(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
‘‘(1) correct and complete records of account;
‘‘(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members,
board of directors, and committees; and
‘‘(3) at its principal office, a record of the
names and addresses of its members entitled to vote,
if any.
‘‘(b) INSPECTION.—Any officer or director, or any
member entitled to vote (if any), or an agent or attorney
of such officer, director, or member, may inspect the
records of the corporation for any proper purpose at any
reasonable time.
‘‘§ 153410. Service of process
‘‘The corporation shall comply with the law on service
of process of the State of Kansas and in each State in
which it carries on activities.
‘‘§ 153411. Liability for acts of officers and agents
‘‘The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers
and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
‘‘§ 153412. Annual report
‘‘The corporation shall submit an annual report to
Congress on the activities of the corporation during the
prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted at the
same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a
public document.
‘‘§ 153413. Definitions
‘‘For purposes of this chapter—
‘‘(1) the term ‘corporation’ means The National
Teachers Hall of Fame, Inc., incorporated in Kan-
sas; and
‘‘(2) the term ‘State’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the
United States.’’.
SEC. 2. CLERICAL AMENDMENT.
The table of chapters at the beginning of subtitle II
of title 36, United States Code, is amended by inserting
after the item relating to chapter 1533 the following new
item:
‘‘1534. THE NATIONAL TEACHERS HALL OF FAME ...................153401’’.
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