[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 134 (Wednesday, September 25, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H11050]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       INTRODUCTION OF THE JACKIE ROBINSON COMMEMORATIVE COIN ACT

  (Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I was joined by 
Congressman Floyd Flake in introducing legislation entitled the Jackie 
Robinson Commemorative Coin Act. Our bill authorizes the minting of 
one-dollar coins to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the breaking of 
the color barrier in major league baseball by Jackie Robinson.
  Jackie Robinson was, in all respects, a great American. If all Jackie 
Robinson had done was to integrate baseball, that alone would have 
ensured his place in history. But Jackie Robinson also made baseball 
truly the national pastime through his outstanding accomplishments on 
and off the field.
  Mr. Speaker, Jackie Robinson is still admired by millions of 
Americans today, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this great athlete and humanitarian by supporting this legislation.

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