MS HR35

Commends Lawrence Dwight Pillers, born November 4, 1952, in Hazlehurst, Mississippi, for his athletic career and accomplishments as a professional football player.

Recognizes Pillers' journey from poverty in the Mississippi Delta to becoming a two-time Super Bowl champion with the San Francisco 49ers (Super Bowl XVI in 1981 and Super Bowl XIX in 1984).

Notes Pillers was drafted by the New York Jets in 1976 and traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1980, where he played defensive end alongside Joe Montana, Ronnie Lott, and Dwight Clark.

Highlights Pillers' post-football career contributions including work at Mississippi State Hospital, directing an adult day training program in Florida, founding his own company assisting clients with developmental disabilities, and serving as a motivational speaker.

Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Lawrence Pillers and members of the Capitol Press Corps.