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AL HR285

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/12/2016

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2016

AI Summary

HR285 Summary

  • Commends DeMarcus Ware, an Auburn native, for winning Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos on February 7, 2016.

  • Recognizes Ware's college achievements at Troy University including 27.5 sacks (second in school history) and 57 tackles for loss (first in school history), earning him Sun Belt Conference Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior.

  • Highlights Ware's NFL accomplishments: 2008 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, led league in sacks in 2008 and 2010, made 9 Pro Bowl selections, 7 All-Pro selections, received Butkus Award twice, and was second fastest player in history to reach the "100 Sacks Club."

  • Notes Ware's Super Bowl 50 performance included 2 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, and 5 tackles against the Carolina Panthers, while serving as a vocal leader and role model for teammates.

  • Acknowledges Ware as a devoted father of two children and offers congratulations and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.

Legislative Description

Ware, DeMarcus, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Joint Rule 11

4/12/2016

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