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MS HC89
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/27/2019
Primary Sponsor
Rufus Straughter
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AI Summary
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Commends Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney for his athleticism and NFL career success as a legendary Jackson State University football player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Barney was a Gulfport native born September 8, 1945, who amassed 26 career interceptions at Jackson State University (1964-1966) and was drafted 34th overall by the Detroit Lions in 1967.
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In his 11 NFL seasons, Barney recorded 56 interceptions, 1,011 interception return yards, seven interception touchdowns, and was named NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1967 and appeared in seven Pro Bowls.
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Barney received numerous honors including induction into the Detroit Lions Hall of Fame (1980), Jackson State University Hall of Fame (1983), Michigan Sports Hall of Fame (1985), Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame (1986), and Pro Football Hall of Fame (1992).
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Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney and members of the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney; 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