His commemorative coin laws have raised millions of dollars ior worthy causes. The Olympic coins raised more than $75 million to stage the 1984 games in Los Angeles and provided training for thousands of young men and women athletes and coaches. He also was instrumental in seeking passage of a commemorative coin bill to raise funds for the Olympics to be held in Atlanta in 1996. The Statute of Liberty coin in 1986 raised $73 million to restore the monument and the immigration facilities on Ellis Island. He was also the mover of numerous bills to recognize achievements and honored individuals such as Joe Louis. Adm.
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