Hearing DetailsOfficial Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth

Event Details

Status:

Completed

Event Date:

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Start Time:

11:00 AM

Location:

Virtual Hearing

Event Description

Meeting of the Special Commission Relative to the Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth to investigate the features of the official seal and motto of the Commonwealth and make recommendations to ensure they reflect and embody the historic and contemporary commitments of the Commonwealth to justice, equality, and education for all. The Commission shall make recommendations for a revised or new design of the seal and motto and an educational program on the history and meaning of the seal and motto.

Agenda

Welcome & Call to Order
Approve Meeting Minutes for 08/16/2022
Chairs’ Report
Subcommittee Reports

Recommendations from 9/8 Research & Design Subcommittee
Recommendations from 9/13 Public Consultation Subcommittee
Recommendations from 9/13 History & Usages Subcommittee

Commission to Vote on Recommendations:

On human representation on the seal
For Public Feedback Sessions and Poll Questions
For Key terms and concepts for motto language

Old Business

Status update on extension & funding

New Business

Review proposed schedule for work moving forward

Adjournment

The Commission has established a standing meeting on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:00AM, but please be advised that the schedule and agenda are subject to change at the discretion of the Chairs of the Commission.

A livestream of this virtual meeting will be available to the public under the Hearings & Events section at www.malegislature.gov.

Requests for minutes and other questions can be directed to kate.miller@mahouse.gov

Item Name	Start Time	Duration	Webcast
the Commonwealththe Official Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth - 9-20-2022	9/20/2022 11:00 AM	01:21:33

Hearing DetailsOfficial Seal and Motto of the Commonwealth

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