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MS HC70
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/23/2020
Primary Sponsor
Rufus Straughter
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AI Summary
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Commends and celebrates Walter Payton's outstanding college and NFL athletic career and recognizes him as one of Jackson State University's legendary football players inducted into the National Football League's Hall of Fame
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Documents Payton's Jackson State University career (1971-1975) including setting a SWAC single-game scoring record with 46 points and 279 rushing yards against Lane College on October 1, 1972, and accumulating over 3,500 rushing yards and 450 points during four years
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Highlights Payton's 13-season NFL career with the Chicago Bears (1975-1987) including 16,726 total yards, 110 rushing touchdowns, 10 seasons with 1,000+ rushing yards, nine Pro Bowl appearances, and two NFL MVP awards
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Notes Payton's Super Bowl XX championship with the Chicago Bears in January 1986 and his subsequent philanthropic work through the Walter Payton Foundation after retirement in 1987
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Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Walter Payton's family and members of the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Walter Payton; commend and celebrate his outstanding athletic career and his induction into the NFL Hall of Fame.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
6/24/2020