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MS HC88

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/27/2019

Primary Sponsor

Rufus Straughter

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends Jackie Ray Slater, Jackson native and Jackson State University football player (1972-1975), for his NFL career success and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001

  • Recognizes Slater's professional achievements including 20 seasons with the Los Angeles Rams, 259 regular-season games played (most by an offensive lineman at retirement), seven Pro Bowl selections, and NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year honors in 1986, 1987, and 1989

  • Notes Slater's college accomplishments including three All-Southwestern Athletic Conference selections, first-team All-American honors, and playing alongside Pro Football Hall of Famer Walter Payton at Jackson State

  • Documents Slater's on-field performance including blocking for seven different 1,000-yard rushers, providing pass protection for 27 games where quarterbacks threw for 300+ yards, and participating in five NFC West Division Championships and one NFC Championship

  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Jackie Ray Slater and members of the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Jackie Ray Slater; commend upon being a Jackson State University alumnus enshrined in the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/27/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules3/14/2019

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