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MS SC505
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/18/2022
Primary Sponsor
Angela Burks Hill
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AI Summary
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Recognizes the legacy of Walter Payton, NFL Hall of Famer and Columbia, Mississippi native, on the occasion of the dedication of "Walter Payton Field" at Gardner Stadium in Columbia
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Notes Payton's achievements including 16,726 career rushing yards with the Chicago Bears, Super Bowl XX Championship (1985), NFL MVP (1977), nine-time Pro Bowl selection, and induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993
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Commemorates the opening of Walter Payton Field on September 23, 2021, which includes a bronze sculpture of Payton created by artist Ben Watts at the stadium's main entrance
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Honors Payton's humanitarian legacy, including the NFL naming its "Man of the Year" award after him, and his quote "We are stronger together than we are alone"
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Directs presentation of the resolution to the Payton family, former coach Charles Boston, Columbia School District leadership, and the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize legacy of NFL Hall of Fame Running Back Walter Payton and dedication of "Walter Payton Field" in Columbia, Mississippi.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
2/18/2022