MS SC566

Honors Ray Guy, University of Southern Mississippi punter, upon his election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2014, making him the first pure punter inducted into the Hall of Fame

Recognizes Guy's NFL career with the Oakland Raiders (1973-1986), including being the first punter drafted in the first round, a 42.4-yard career punting average, seven Pro Bowl selections, and six All-Pro honors

Highlights his collegiate achievements at Southern Mississippi, including All-American status, a 93-yard punt against Ole Miss, a 61-yard field goal, and 8 interceptions as a defensive back his senior year

Notes Guy was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary Team in 1994 and is credited with prompting the NFL to track hang time statistics due to his exceptional punting ability

Directs the resolution be presented to Ray Guy and transmitted to the University of Southern Mississippi president and the Pro Football Hall of Fame