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Commends Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney, a Gulfport, Mississippi native born September 8, 1945, for his athleticism and NFL career success as a legendary Jackson State University football player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Recognizes Barney's college career (1964-1966) at Jackson State with 26 interceptions, nine in 1965 and eleven in 1966, and punt averages of 41.7 and 42.5 yards under Head Coach Rod Paige.

Documents Barney's NFL career with the Detroit Lions (1967-1979) including 56 total interceptions, 1,011 interception return yards, seven interception return touchdowns, and achievements as 1967 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and seven-time Pro Bowl selection.

Lists Barney's 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).

Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Lemuel Joseph "Lem" Barney and members of the Capitol Press Corps.