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SR 521: Floyd, Leonard; recognize

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Senate Resolution 521

By: Senators Walker III of the 20th, Tillery of the 19th, Summers of the 13th, Cowsert of the 46th, Beach of the 21st and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Leonard Floyd; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Atlanta native Leonard Floyd attended Dodge County High School in Eastman, Georgia, where he played football as a defensive end and tight end; and

WHEREAS, as a freshman at the University of Georgia, he started in eight out of 13 games and finished the season with 55 tackles and a team-leading 6.5 sacks; after a successful sophomore and junior season, he announced his intentions to enter the 2016 NFL Draft; and

WHEREAS, the Chicago Bears selected Leonard Floyd in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft and held him for four years until his release on March 17, 2020; and

WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, the Los Angeles Rams recognized his skill and signed him to a one-year contract before extending his contract for an additional four years; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Floyd made an immediate impact with the Rams, becoming a key contributor to their defense, particularly during their playoff runs; and

WHEREAS, during the Divisional Round of the NFC playoffs, Leonard Floyd became the last player in NFL history to tackle Tom Brady in the Rams' 30-27 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers; and

WHEREAS, his leadership and performance helped the Rams secure a Super Bowl LVI victory over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 23-20, where he contributed significantly in the defensive effort; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Floyd earned a reputation as one of the NFL's premier edge rushers, registering multiple seasons with double-digit sack totals, including 10.5 sacks in 2021, which contributed to his standing as one of the league's most impactful defenders; and

WHEREAS, in 2023, he joined the Atlanta Falcons, returning home to Georgia and bringing his veteran leadership and pass-rushing prowess to bolster the Falcons' defense, with hopes of continuing his winning legacy and contributing to the success of his hometown team; and

WHEREAS, Leonard Floyd's accomplishments, including his Super Bowl victory, his consistency as a pass rusher, and his overall leadership on and off the field, have earned him the respect and admiration of teammates, coaches, and fans alike; and

WHEREAS, his superior skill, strategy, stamina, and control have earned him the respect and admiration of his teammates and challengers; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the superlative abilities of this accomplished and gifted athlete, as well as the pride, honor, and respect he has brought to himself, his team, and his community, be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Leonard Floyd for his many outstanding athletic accomplishments, his success with the Los Angeles Rams, his leadership in securing a Super Bowl LVI victory, and his exciting return to Georgia as a member of the Atlanta Falcons as well as extend sincere best wishes for continued success on and off the field. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Leonard Floyd.