CONGRATS-JAMES ROBINSON

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SR0528
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SENATE RESOLUTION

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WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois Senate wish to
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congratulate James Robinson, a native son of Rockford, on his
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accomplishments; and

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WHEREAS, James Robinson's football career began at
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Rockford Lutheran School, where he set Illinois High School
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Association all-time records for career rushing yards (9,045),
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rushing touchdowns (158), and total points (948); he then
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attended Illinois State University, where he finished second
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all-time in career rushing yards, touchdowns, and all-purpose
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yards while consistently elevating the reputation of Illinois
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athletics on the national stage; and

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WHEREAS, James Robinson made NFL history with the
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Jacksonville Jaguars in 2020, becoming the first undrafted
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rookie in the common-draft era to record 1,414 scrimmage
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yards, and this achievement earned him PFWA All-Rookie honors,
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being named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month, and being
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listed on NFL Top 100 Players; since then, he has continued his
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professional journey with multiple NFL teams, further
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cementing his reputation as one of the greatest undrafted
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success stories in league history; and

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WHEREAS, James Robinson's impact has extended beyond the

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United States; he earned the Man of the Match award during the
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NFL's International Series in London, England in 2021,
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underscoring his talent and his role as an ambassador for
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Illinois on the global stage; and

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WHEREAS, James Robinson, beyond his remarkable statistics,
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has served as an inspiration for young athletes, showing that
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hard work, resilience, and determination can overcome even the
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greatest of odds, and his journey from Rockford to the NFL
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continues to inspire the next generation of Illinoisans; and

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WHEREAS, James Robinson's story of perseverance,
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achievement, and service honors the spirit of excellence and
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community that defines our State; therefore, be it

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RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTH GENERAL
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ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate James
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Robinson on his accomplishments and his soaring career in the
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NFL, and we thank him for continuing to serve as a positive
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role model to young Illinoisans; and be it further

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RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
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presented to James Robinson as an expression of our esteem and
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respect.

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