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 PUBLIC LAW 107-202—JULY 24, 2002 116 STAT. 739 Public Law 107-202 107th Congress An Act To establish the Benjamin FrankUn Tercentenary Commission. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be referred to as the "Benjamin Frankhn Tercentenary Commission Act". SEC. 2. FINDINGS. The Congress finds as follows: (1) Benjamin Franklin was one of the most extraordinary men of the generation that founded the United States. Around the world, he remains one of the best-known Americans who has ever lived. (2) Benjamin Franklin's achievements include his literary work, his creation of philanthropic and educational institutions, his significant scientific explorations, and his service to the Nation as a statesman and diplomat. (3) Benjamin Franklin was the only American to sign all 5 enabling documents of the United States. (4) All people in the United States could benefit from studying the life of Benjamin Franklin and gaining a deeper appreciation of his legacy to the Nation. (5) January 17, 2006, is the 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin, and a commission should be established to study and recommend to the Congress activities that are fitting and proper to celebrate that anniversary in a manner that appropriately honors Benjamin Franklin. SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT. There is established a commission to be known as the Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission (referred to in this Act as the "Commission"). SEC. 4. DUTIES. (a) STUDY.— The Commission shall have the following duties: (1) To study activities by the Government that would be fitting and proper to honor Benjamin Franklin on the occasion of the tercentenary of his birth, including but not limited to the following: (A) The minting of a Benjamin Franklin tercentenary coin. July 24, 2002 [H.R. 2362] Benjamin Franklin Tercentenary Commission Act. 36 USC note prec. 101. 36 USC note prec. 101. 36 USC note prec. 101. 36 USC note prec. 101.

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