[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 193 (Wednesday, December 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2302]
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DOUG BARNARD, JR.--1996 ATLANTA CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC GAMES COMMEMORATIVE 
                          COIN ACT (H.R. 2336)

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                      HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 1995

  Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, When the United States hosts the Olympic 
games this coming year, it will mark the 100th anniversary of the 
modern games.
  My State of Georgia is the official host State. And this is where 
most of the Olympic events will take place. But not all. A number of 
other events will be held in communities around the country. The entire 
country is really the host. In a very real sense, every American is a 
part of this Olympic celebration. And can take pride in it.
  Three years ago, Congress enacted the Doug Barnard, Jr.--1996 Atlanta 
Centennial Olympic Games Commemorative Coin Act. This measure 
authorized the minting of the largest commemorative coin series ever 
produced. Today, we are amending that measure to reduce the mintage 
levels for the upcoming Olympic year. This will boost the sales of the 
coins by increasing their value to collectors. And these sales raise 
essential revenue for Atlanta's Olympic committee.
  The bill is named for former Congressman Doug Bernard, my fellow 
Georgian who led the way in establishing a financially self-sufficient 
commemorative coin program. This is fitting recognition of his 
contributions to the U.S. Mint.

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