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Salutes and congratulates Malcolm Butler, a Vicksburg, Mississippi native and New England Patriots strong safety, for his game-saving interception in Super Bowl XLIX on February 1, 2015.

Recognizes Butler as an undrafted rookie from Hinds Community College and Division II West Alabama who was inserted into the game for the first time during the third quarter as part of a coaching adjustment.

Highlights Butler's underdog story, including his work at Popeye's after leaving Hinds Community College as a freshman and his return to football in 2011 before eventually signing with the Patriots on May 19.

Notes multiple Mississippi connections to Super Bowl XLIX participants, including Patriots linebacker Jamie Collins, backup middle linebacker Chris White, kicker Stephen Gostkowski, running back Brandon Bolden, and Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright.

Directs that the resolution be presented to Malcolm Butler, forwarded to the CEO of the New England Patriots Football Team, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.