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Recognizing and commending Bill Stanfill; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Bill Stanfill is a great American athlete whose contributions to the National Football League, the University of Georgia Bulldogs, and Cairo High School brought fame and honor to his family, teammates, and the proud community of this native Georgian; and

WHEREAS, he was inducted into the Georgia Circle of Honor, the highest tribute the University of Georgia pays to a former athlete or coach, on September 1, 2000; and

WHEREAS, he was the 1968 Outland Trophy winner for the nation's outstanding college lineman and, during his three varsity years at Georgia (1966-1968), he played on two SEC championship teams and in three bowl games and earned academic distinction as well; and

WHEREAS, he was inducted into the National College Football Hall of Fame in 1998 in recognition of his extraordinary performance and tremendous record on the field; and

WHEREAS, this legendary football lineman was a three-sport star who excelled in football, basketball, and track at Cairo High School where he made history and inspired others; and

WHEREAS, during his career with the Miami Dolphins, he was named All-Pro four times and was a starter on the 1972 (the only undefeated team in NFL history) and 1973 Super Bowl championship teams, and his superb ability as an athlete has been surpassed only by his respect for fellow teammates and for his fellow citizens in Albany, Georgia, where he is a prominent businessman and civic leader.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes Bill Stanfill as a member of the Georgia Circle of Honor and salutes him as a great Georgian.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Bill Stanfill.