H7450 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2017 work, and I yield back the balance of introduced the game of ‘‘basket ball’’ to his (C) contain not less than 90 percent silver. my time. physical education class, in Springfield, Mas- (3) HALF-DOLLAR CLAD COINS.—Not more Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speak- sachusetts. than 750,000 half-dollar coins which shall— er, I yield myself such time as I may (2) In 1959, the Naismith Memorial Basket- (A) weigh 11.34 grams; ball Hall of Fame was founded and dedicated (B) be struck on a planchet having a di- consume. to the game’s creator Dr. , in ameter of 1.205 inches; and Mr. Speaker, whether we are talking Springfield, MA, ‘‘The Birthplace of Basket- (C) be minted to the specifications for half- about Liberia, or Northern Ireland, or ball’’ and became the first and only museum dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of anywhere else where this world is in to honor the game at all levels around the title 31, United States Code. conflict, we have watched women play world. (b) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted pivotal roles in advocating before gov- (3) The Naismith Memorial Hall under this Act shall be legal tender, as pro- ernments, or before combatants, or in of Fame honors players who have achieved vided in section 5103 of title 31, United States front of politicians, to bring an end to greatness, exemplary coaches, referees and Code. other major contributors to the sport of bas- (c) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of conflict. ketball. The Inaugural Hall of Fame Class of sections 5134 and 5136 of title 31, United In recent years, we have seen armed 1959 had seventeen honorees who were in- States Code, all coins minted under this Act conflicts flare around the world, pro- ducted, including Dr. James Naismith, shall be considered to be numismatic items. ducing the largest number of refugees , Forrest C. Allen, Angelo (d) DOME SHAPE.—The coins minted under that we have ever seen on record. Ef- Luisetti, Original Celtics and First Team. this Act shall be in the shape of a dome. forts to negotiate an end to these con- (4) The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall SEC. 4. DESIGN OF COINS. of Fame is recognized throughout the world flicts are more important than they (a) IN GENERAL.—The design for the coins as the premier institution entrusted with re- have ever been. We know that when minted under this Act shall be— cording and disseminating the history of the (1) selected by the Secretary after con- women are included in these discus- game of basketball and recognizing and hon- sions, we are more likely to see an en- sultation with the Commission of Fine Arts; oring the achievements of its greatest play- and during peace as a result. ers, coaches, and contributors. (2) reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advi- As a witness at our hearing on wom- (5) The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall sory Committee. en’s participation explained to us, in- of Fame provides an entertaining, enriching (b) DESIGNATIONS AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On cluding women is not only the right experience and is known for its educational each coin minted under this Act there shall thing to do, it is the smart thing to do. outreach programs and celebrates and pro- be— motes positive core values demonstrated by The legislation before us today will (1) a designation of the value of the coin; basketball’s hallowed heroes and its founder. (2) an inscription of the year ‘‘2020’’; and strengthen U.S. efforts to promote the (6) Basketball is one of America’s national inclusion of women in peace negotia- (3) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, ‘‘In treasures; with its fast pace which reflects God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of America’’, the freedom of expression and the modern ex- tions in order to create more sustain- and ‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. perience of life in the 21st century. able agreements and more stable part- (c) SELECTION AND APPROVAL PROCESS FOR (7) Since its opening in 1959, the Naismith ners for the United States and for our OBVERSE DESIGN.— Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is home allies. (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall hold a to the largest collection of basketball memo- competition to determine the design of the Again, I want to thank Representa- rabilia in the world, including more than common obverse of the coins minted under tives NOEM and SCHAKOWSKY and the 30,000 three-dimensional objects, 800,000 pho- this Act, with such design being emblematic bill’s Senate sponsors for their bipar- tographs, and 1.5 million documents. of the game of basketball. tisan work on this measure; and, as al- (8) The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall (2) SELECTION AND APPROVAL.—Proposals of Fame welcomes more than 6,000,000 visi- ways, Ranking Member ENGEL, for his for the design of coins minted under this Act tors interested in discovering the rich his- leadership. may be submitted in accordance with the de- tory of the game through its stories, its per- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance sign selection and approval process devel- of my time. sonalities, and its most celebrated moments. (9) The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall oped by the Secretary in the sole discretion The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of Fame reaches over seven million Ameri- of the Secretary. question is on the motion offered by cans through its educational programs, (3) PROPOSALS.—As part of the competition the gentleman from California (Mr. events, exhibits, social media, and its inter- described in this subsection, the Secretary ROYCE) that the House suspend the active website. may accept proposals from artists, engravers rules and pass the bill, S. 1141. (10) The Naismith Memorial Basketball and other employees of the United States The question was taken; and (two- Hall of Fame’s customized educational pro- Mint, other Government employees, and grams use basketball to teach young stu- members of the general public. thirds being in the affirmative) the (4) COMPENSATION.—The Secretary shall de- rules were suspended and the bill was dents around the world the important les- sons on a variety of topics including: finan- termine compensation for the winning design passed. cial literacy, mathematics, civil rights, lead- under this subsection, which shall be not less A motion to reconsider was laid on ership of character, women’s and men’s his- than $5,000. The Secretary shall take into ac- the table. tory, and geography. count this compensation amount when deter- f (11) The Naismith Memorial Basketball mining the sale price described in section Hall of Fame will lead the celebration of the 6(a). NAISMITH MEMORIAL BASKET- 60th Anniversary of Basketball and will part- (d) REVERSE DESIGN.—The design on the BALL HALL OF FAME COMMEMO- ner with a select group of constituents in- common reverse of the coins minted under RATIVE COIN ACT cluding the National Basketball Association, this Act shall depict a basketball. Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I move to the National Collegiate Athletic Associa- SEC. 5. ISSUANCE OF COINS. (a) QUALITY OF COINS.—Coins minted under suspend the rules and pass the bill tion, and USA Basketball in commemorating the game throughout the 2019–2020 basketball this Act shall be issued in uncirculated and (H.R. 1235) to require the Secretary of season. proof qualities. the Treasury to mint coins in recogni- SEC. 3. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. (b) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary tion of the 60th Anniversary of the (a) DENOMINATIONS.—In recognition and may issue coins minted under this Act only Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of celebration of the Naismith Memorial Bas- during the 1-year period beginning on Janu- Fame, as amended. ketball Hall of Fame, the Secretary of the ary 1, 2020. The Clerk read the title of the bill. Treasury (hereafter in this Act referred to as SEC. 6. SALE OF COINS. The text of the bill is as follows: the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and issue the (a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under following coins: this Act shall be sold by the Secretary at a H.R. 1235 (1) $5 GOLD COINS.—Not more than 50,000 $5 price equal to the sum of— Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- coins, which shall— (1) the face value of the coins; resentatives of the United States of America in (A) weigh 8.359 grams; (2) the surcharge provided in section 7(a) Congress assembled, (B) be struck on a planchet having a di- with respect to such coins; and SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. ameter of 0.850 inches; and (3) the cost of designing and issuing the This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Naismith (C) contain 90 percent gold and 10 percent coins (including labor, materials, dies, use of Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Com- alloy. machinery, winning design compensation, memorative Coin Act’’. (2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 400,000 overhead expenses, marketing, and ship- SEC. 2. FINDINGS. $1 coins, which shall— ping). The Congress finds the following: (A) weigh 26.73 grams; (b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall (1) On December 21, 1891, a young physical (B) be struck on a planchet having a di- make bulk sales of the coins issued under education instructor named James Naismith, ameter of 1.500 inches; and this Act at a reasonable discount.

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:08 Sep 26, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K25SE7.022 H25SEPT1 September 25, 2017 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H7451 (c) PREPAID ORDERS.— pionships; and, of course, the greatest setts, home to the Springfield location (1) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall ac- fans in the history of college basket- of the Hall of Fame; and Majority cept prepaid orders for the coins minted ball. We call them the Big Blue Nation. Leader KEVIN MCCARTHY from Cali- under this Act before the issuance of such While it may be to the surprise of fornia, for their hard work on this leg- coins. many that a Kansas Jayhawk and not (2) DISCOUNT.—Sale prices with respect to islation. I urge all of my colleagues to prepaid orders under paragraph (1) shall be a Kentucky Wildcat invented the game, support this legislation honoring this at a reasonable discount. there is no doubt that this sport has great American sport. SEC. 7. SURCHARGES. helped many Americans learn the value Go Cats, go Big Blue. (a) IN GENERAL.—All sales of coins minted of teamwork, sacrifice, and hard work. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of under this Act shall include a surcharge as Today, by some estimates, basketball my time. follows: is considered the fastest-growing sport Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Mr. Speak- (1) A surcharge of $35 per coin for the $5 in the world. With current megastars er, I yield myself such time as I may coin. like LeBron James, Steph Curry, consume. (2) A surcharge of $10 per coin for the $1 Candace Parker, and Brittney Griner, I rise today in support of H.R. 1235, coin. we don’t have to wonder why we are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball (3) A surcharge of $5 per coin for the half- Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin dollar coin. the Golden Age of basketball again. (b) DISTRIBUTION.—Subject to section And while the sport is wildly success- Act. 5134(f) of title 31, United States Code, all sur- ful today with rising stars like former First, Mr. Speaker, I would like to charges received by the Secretary from the Kentucky players John Wall, Anthony read into the RECORD a letter written sale of coins issued under this Act shall be Davis, Devin Booker, and Karl-An- by president and CEO of the Naismith promptly paid by the Secretary to the thony Towns, the future is in good Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame hands. John L. Doleva, in support of what we to fund an endowment that will enable in- are doing here today. He says: creased operations and educational program- I could talk all day about the upcom- To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the ming of the Naismith Memorial Basketball ing NCAA basketball season, but in- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Hall of Fame. stead I want to turn my attention to in 2019, the House of Representatives has in- (c) AUDITS.—The Naismith Memorial Bas- the Naismith Memorial Basketball ketball Hall of Fame shall be subject to the troduced a bill to mint an exclusive com- Hall of Fame. memorative coin. The bill is sponsored by audit requirements of section 5134(f)(2) of Established in 1959, the Basketball title 31, United States Code, with regard to Congressman Richard E. Neal and Thomas Hall of Fame has honored players, Rooney. Senators Elizabeth Warren and the amounts received under subsection (b). coaches, referees, and other basketball (d) LIMITATION.—Notwithstanding sub- John McCain support the venture by spon- section (a), no surcharge may be included icons for their contributions to this soring the same legislation in the Senate, S. with respect to the issuance under this Act great American sport. From Larry 2598. I am respectfully requesting your sup- of any coin during a calendar year if, as of Bird, , , Bill port and cosponsorship of the Naismith Me- the time of such issuance, the issuance of Russell, , , morial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemo- such coin would result in the number of com- , , Bill rative Coin Act. memorative coin programs issued during This endeavor and legislation is of deep in- Walton, , Shaq, TMac, A.I., terest to me because of my professional ca- such year to exceed the annual commemora- the Millers, Swoopes, Coach Summitt, tive coin program issuance limitation under reer—primarily the last 16 years—has been section 5112(m)(1) of title 31, United States Coach Calipari, , Dr. J., fully embedded in promoting basketball Code (as in effect on the date of the enact- , Coach , through my passion for the game as presi- ment of this Act). The Secretary of the Coach , to Coach Dean dent and CEO of the Naismith Memorial Bas- Treasury may issue guidance to carry out Smith, the Basketball Hall of Fame al- ketball Hall of Fame. It has been an honor to help the Naismith this subsection. lows fans, young and old, to reminisce Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame provide a The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- or even discover the rich history of the home for the greatness of the game’s past, ant to the rule, the gentleman from game they love. its exciting present day and brilliant future Kentucky (Mr. BARR) and the gen- To the basketball lore of Chamber- that continues to touch all parts of the tleman from Texas (Mr. GONZALEZ) lain scoring 100 points in a single game, globe. The game’s immortals, through their each will control 20 minutes. to the athletic heroics of Michael Jor- stories and achievements, are contained here The Chair recognizes the gentleman dan, to ’s dunk, to the through their legacy as players, coaches, from Kentucky. UConn Ladies’ streak of 111 wins, to teams, officials, and legendary contributors Curry and company revolutionizing the to the game. More than 6 million visitors GENERAL LEAVE have educated themselves through the enjoy- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I ask unani- game with a constant barrage of 3- ment of exploring the rich history. mous consent that all Members may pointers, the Basketball Hall of Fame My passion for this sport is not solely root- have 5 legislative days in which to re- is helping fans relive the greatest mo- ed in the game itself or its traditions, but, vise and extend their remarks and to ments in basketball history while rather, my love for basketball centers on its include extraneous material on this teaching important life lessons to ability to develop character. One example is youngsters through educational pro- the outreach of the Hall of Fame’s MVP’s of bill. Character program, an initiative that has in- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there grams. To honor 60 years of excellence in volved thousands of youth in the cities objection to the request of the gen- across the country, like New York City; tleman from Kentucky? 2020 by the Naismith Memorial Basket- Washington, D.C.; and Lawrence, Kansas. There was no objection. ball Hall of Fame, it is with great The program centers on the belief that Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- pleasure that I am on the House floor ‘‘teaching youth about good character—both self such time as I may consume. today encouraging my colleagues to on and off the court—helps them understand Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support support the Naismith Memorial Bas- the impact of it and their lives . . . char- of H.R. 1235, the Naismith Memorial ketball Hall of Fame Commemorative acter traits like honesty, respect, responsi- Basketball Hall of Fame Commemora- Coin Act. This legislation requires the bility, integrity and cooperation create a foundation for success.’’ tive Coin Act. U.S. Mint to produce commemorative Support of Naismith Memorial Basketball Basketball was invented in Spring- coins for fans to collect and enjoy in Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin bill has field, Massachusetts, by Dr. James celebration of this momentous occa- no taxpayer cost, is your opportunity to help Naismith in 1891. sion, in denominations of $5 gold coins, grow the game of basketball and the edu- I have the privilege of representing $1 silver coins, and half-dollar clad cational and outreach programs provided by the Sixth Congressional District of coins. Importantly, these coins would the Basketball Hall of Fame. Kentucky, home of the University of be produced at no cost to the taxpayer, Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support Kentucky Wildcats. We affectionately and surcharges on the sale of these of H.R. 1235, the Naismith Memorial know the University of Kentucky Wild- coins would go to support programs at Basketball Hall of Fame Commemora- cats basketball team as the greatest the Hall of Fame after raising match- tive Coin Act, a bill to require the Sec- tradition in the history of college bas- ing funds from the private sector. retary of the Treasury to mint and ketball; the winningest program in col- I especially want to thank Congress- issue a commemorative coin in honor lege basketball; eight national cham- man RICHARD NEAL from Massachu- of the 60th anniversary of the Naismith

VerDate Sep 11 2014 03:11 Sep 26, 2017 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A25SE7.006 H25SEPT1 H7452 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE September 25, 2017 Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, lo- ‘‘The Basketball Hall of Fame pre- school level, or if it is the Final Four cated in the birthplace of basketball. serves the history of the game and in the national title in the NCAA in b 1615 celebrates the very best of the sport at both men’s and women’s basketball, or all the levels it is played. The museum if it is Game 7 of the NBA Finals, there Located in the ‘‘birthplace of basket- in Springfield, Massachusetts, honors is nothing more electric than this sport ball,’’ the Naismith Memorial Basket- women and men players who have at crunch time. ball Hall of Fame is entrusted with re- achieved greatness, exemplary coaches, Again, I urge my colleagues to come cording and disseminating the history referees, and other major contributors together and support the Naismith Me- of this great American pastime and to the sport. It attracts 6 million visi- morial Basketball Hall of Fame. recognizing and honoring the achieve- tors a year, who see hundreds of thou- Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance ments of the sport’s greatest players, sands of historic artifacts and memora- of my time. coaches, and contributors. bilia spanning the past 125 years of bas- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The With the ability to reach millions of ketball. question is on the motion offered by Americans through its educational pro- ‘‘As a Hall of Famer, I am very pas- the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. grams, events, exhibits, and online sionate about the work they do to not BARR) that the House suspend the rules presence, the Naismith Memorial Bas- only preserve and honor, but also grow and pass the bill, H.R. 1235, as amend- ketball Hall of Fame plays an impor- the game of basketball. It is because of ed. tant role in celebrating and promoting this I am respectfully requesting your The question was taken; and (two- the positive core values demonstrated support and cosponsorship of the thirds being in the affirmative) the by basketball’s heroes, who have in- Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of rules were suspended and the bill, as spired Americans from all quarters. Fame Commemorative Coin Act, H.R. amended, was passed. Passage of the legislation also pro- 1235.’’ A motion to reconsider was laid on vides an opportunity to highlight the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance the table. creative ways in which the Naismith of my time. f Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- leveraged America’s love of the game self the balance of my time. THE AMERICAN LEGION 100TH AN- and to develop basketball-related edu- Mr. Speaker, I thank my friend, the NIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE cational programs that teach our gentleman from Texas and, as I said be- COIN ACT youth about a wide range of topics, fore, the gentleman from Massachu- Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I move to such as financial literacy, math, civil setts for their advocacy of this bipar- suspend the rules and pass the bill rights, leadership of character, wom- tisan piece of legislation, again, hon- (H.R. 2519) to require the Secretary of en’s and men’s history, and geography. oring a great American tradition: the the Treasury to mint commemorative In addition to raising awareness of great sport of basketball. coins in recognition of the 100th anni- its important work and honoring its Whether at the high school level, the versary of The American Legion, as 60th anniversary, surcharges associated collegiate level, or the professional amended. with the sale of the unique basketball- level, it is true—the gentleman from The Clerk read the title of the bill. themed coins provided for in the bill Texas is absolutely right—this great The text of the bill is as follows: will also enable the Naismith Memorial sport unites our country. There is H.R. 2519 Basketball Hall of Fame to increase its friendly competition—sometimes vig- Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- operations and educational program- orous competition—in the rivalries resentatives of the United States of America in ming, all at no cost to taxpayers. that we see, whether it is Kentucky Congress assembled, Mr. Speaker, basketball is one of the playing Louisville or North Carolina SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. games that unites all Americans across versus Duke, or if it is the Lakers and This Act may be cited as ‘‘The American party lines, across racial lines, and the Celtics from the 1980s or the Pis- Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative across geographic lines. That is who we tons and the Bulls in those great games Coin Act’’. are. The bipartisan legislation before in the 1990s. SEC. 2. FINDINGS. us already has the support of more There are a lot of people behind this The Congress finds that— than two-thirds of the House, and I legislation that deserve thanks and ap- (1) on March 15, 1919, The American Legion hope all Members will join me in sup- preciation. I want to thank, in par- was founded in Paris, France, by members of the American Expeditionary Force occu- porting this bill to honor and support ticular, Jim Host, who is credited for pying Europe after World War I and con- the important work of the Naismith coining the phrase the ‘‘Final Four,’’ cerned about the welfare of their comrades Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. and Coach Calipari of the University of and communities upon their return to the Mr. Speaker, I will read into the Kentucky, who has been a tireless United States; RECORD a letter from Kareem Abdul- champion of this effort. Without his (2) on September 16, 1919, Congress char- Jabbar to the House of Representa- leadership, I don’t think this would tered The American Legion, which quickly tives: have happened. grew to become the largest veterans service ‘‘After 20 years as a player in the Na- I want to also thank all of the mem- organization in the United States; tional Basketball Association with the (3) The American Legion conferences in bers of the Hall of Fame who have Washington, DC, in 1923 and 1924 crafted the Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles come to Washington to talk to us. Jay first United States Flag Code, which was Lakers, which included winning six Bilas came down here in the Ways and adopted in schools, States, cities and coun- NBA Championships as well as an equal Means Committee and talked about the ties prior to being enacted in 1942, estab- number of Most Valuable Player importance of this, and many of the lishing the proper use, display, and respect awards, I had the honor to be inducted other former players. I have to thank for the colors of the United States; in 1995 into the Naismith Memorial the players because the Hall of Fame (4) during World War II, The American Le- Basketball Hall of Fame. recognizes their amazing skills and gion developed and presented to Congress its ‘‘To celebrate the 60th anniversary of case for vastly improved support for medi- their talents, and if it weren’t for their cally discharged, disabled veterans, which the Naismith Memorial Basketball advocacy, this wouldn’t have happened ultimately became the Servicemen’s Read- Hall of Fame, Congressmen RICHARD E. as well. justment Act of 1944 (58 Stat. 284; chapter NEAL, ANDY BARR, and MIKE KELLY Finally and probably most important 268), better known as the G.I. Bill of Rights, have sponsored legislation to authorize of all, the Hall of Fame Commemora- and was drafted by former American Legion the U.S. Mint to issue limited-edition tive Coin Act that we are enacting here National Commander Harry W. Colmery in commemorative coins for sale to the today is in honor of the fans who make Washington’s Mayflower Hotel; public in 2019. Proceeds from the coins’ this great sport possible, the American (5) through the leadership and advocacy of sale will go to help continue the im- people who have fallen in love with this The American Legion, the G.I. Bill was en- acted in June 1944, which led to monumental pressive archival and educational ef- great American sport. We have to changes in United States society, including forts of the Basketball Hall of Fame for thank the fans for creating such excite- the democratization of higher education, years to come, all at no cost to the tax- ment. Whether it is the McDonald’s All home ownership for average people in the payer. American Basketball Game at the high United States, better VA hospitals, business

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