HJR342 Summary

• Congratulates Roman Harper as the first former Prattville High School athlete to participate in the Super Bowl on February 7, 2010, with the New Orleans Saints.

• Harper starred in both basketball and football at Prattville High School and played as a four-year contributor and three-year starter for the University of Alabama, recording 302 total tackles, five interceptions, 3.5 sacks, four fumble recoveries, and five forced fumbles during his college career.

• Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the second round of the NFL draft, Harper earned a starting job as a strong safety and recorded 319 tackles, 6.5 sacks, three interceptions, 21 pass defenses, and six forced fumbles over his four-year professional career.

• Harper led the Saints with eight tackles in their 31-17 Super Bowl victory over the Indianapolis Colts and was awarded the Ed Block Courage Award by his teammates in 2007.

• The legislature extends heartfelt congratulations and good wishes for all his future endeavors.