MULTI-INDUSTRY TEXTRON INC. NAMED AS AN OLYMPIC SPONSOR

     ACOG announced yesterday that Textron Inc., one of the
nation's largest multi-industry companies, has been named an
official sponsor of the '96 Games.  Several of the company's
aircraft and industrial divisions will provide logistical support
with a fleet of dedicated helicopters, fixed wing aircraft, golf
carts and personnel/cargo carriers, as well as manpower and
operations facilities.  More than 1,000 Textron-provided
specialty vehicles will be on call to provide transport for staff
and officials during the Games.  Through the sponsorship,
Textron's Bell Helicopter subsidiary is the official helicopter,
Cessna Aircraft is the official fixed wing aircraft manufacturer,
and E-Z-GO is the official golf cart and personnel/cargo carrier.
In addition to its Atlanta involvement, E-Z-GO will donate more
than 20 golf carts to the USOC training centers in Colorado
Springs, Lake Placid, and San Diego (ACOG).