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MS SC509

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth Jones

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • L.C. Greenwood, defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1969 to 1981, passed away on September 29, 2013, at age 67.

  • Greenwood earned four Super Bowl rings, was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and recorded over 73 career sacks (second in franchise history).

  • Greenwood was part of the Steelers' "Steel Curtain" defense of the 1970s alongside Hall of Famers Joe Greene, Dwight White, and Ernie Holmes, considered by many historians to be the best front four in NFL history.

  • The resolution extends the Mississippi Legislature's sympathy to Greenwood's surviving family members and directs the resolution be presented to his family, the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

Mourn the loss of former Pittsburgh Steelers' star defensive end L.C. Greenwood of Canton, Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules1/7/2014

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