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FL H9097

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/23/2012

Primary Sponsor

James Grant

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates October 20, 2012, as "Lee Roy Selmon Day" in Florida
  • Lee Roy Selmon was a University of Oklahoma defensive end who won back-to-back national championships in 1974 and 1975, received the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy in 1975, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988
  • As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first draft pick in 1976, Selmon recorded 78.5 sacks and 742 tackles during his nine-year career, was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls, won the 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995
  • After retiring in 1986, Selmon opened eight restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, served as Athletic Director of the University of South Florida from 2001-2004, and received multiple community service awards
  • Selmon passed away on September 4, 2011, after suffering a stroke

Legislative Description

Lee Roy Selmon Day

Last Action

Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2110 (Adopted) -HJ 908

2/28/2012

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