Ill STAT. 246 PUBLIC LAW 105-29^JULY 24, 1997 Public Law 105-29 105th Congress Joint Resolution T 1 OL 1QQ7 '^^ direct the Secretary of the Interior to design and construct a permanent addition Z; to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C., and for other [S.J. Res. 29] purposes. Whereas President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, after contracting poliomyelitis, required the use of a wheelchair for mobility and lived with this condition while leading the United States through some of its most difficult times; and Whereas President Roosevelt's courage, leadership, and success should serve as an example and inspiration for all Americans: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 16 USC 431 note. SECTION 1. ADDITIGN TO FRANKLIN DELANO ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL. (a) PLAN.—The Secretary of the Interior (referred to in this Act as the "Secretary') shall plan for the design and construction of an addition of a permanent statue, bas-relief, or other similar structure to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in Washington, D.C. (referred to in this Act as the "Memorial"), to provide recognition of the fact that President Roosevelt's leadership in the struggle by the United States for peace, well-being, and human dignity was provided while the President used a wheelchair. (b) COMMISSION OF FINE ARTS. — The Secretary shall obtain the approval of the Commission of Fine Arts for the design plem created under subsection (a). (c) REPORT. — As soon as practicable, the Secretary shall report to Congress and the President on findings and recommendations for the addition to the Memorial. (d) CONSTRUCTION. — Beginning on the date that is 120 days after submission of the report to Congress under subsection (c), using only private contributions, the Secretary shall construct the addition according to the plan created under subsection (a). 16 USC 431 note. SEC. 2. POWERS OF THE SECRETARY. To carry out this Act, the Secretary may— (1) hold hearings and organize contests; and (2) request the assistance and advice of members of the disability community, the Commission of Fine Arts, and the National Capital Planning Commission, and the Commissions shall render the assistance and advice requested.
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