WHEREAS, Johnson has been involved in athletics as early as high school, where he did competitions for football and track and field. He went on to play college football for the Kilgore College Rangers before transferring to the University of Oklahoma, where he played as a Sooner from 2009 to 2012; and
WHEREAS, In 2013, Lane Johnson was selected by the Eagles as their first-round pick, fourth overall. In his time with the Eagles, Johnson has won two Super Bowl championships, three National Football Conference championships, five All-Pro Awards, and six Pro Bowl selections. In 2023, Johnson was also named the team’s nominee for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Outside of his successes on the field, Johnson has contributed tremendously to philanthropic causes. Alongside fellow offensive lineman Jason Kelce and Jordan Malaita, Johnson recorded three albums to raise millions of dollars for local charities; and
WHEREAS, In 2025, Johnson also launched a “Season of Strong Mental Health”, highlighting his own journey and working collaboratively with the Pennsylvania Department of Health to spread awareness of its free, 24/7 helpline; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, Hereby honors Lane Johnson on the event of his retirement and thank him for the successes he has brought to the Philadelphia sports scene.
FURTHER RESOLVED, That an Engrossed copy of this Resolution be presented to Lane Johnson and the Philadelphia Eagles as a sincere expression of the City Council of Philadelphia’s gratitude and admiration.
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