MIAMI – Recently retired Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Jason Taylor will be honored with a proclamation during the January 24th Miami-Dade Commission meeting. The proclamation, to be presented by Chairman Martinez and County officials, will declare January 24th as “Jason Taylor Day.”
With a NFL career spanning 15 years, Jason Taylor spent 13 seasons in a Dolphins uniform, becoming a stellar defensive player who collected more sacks than any player in Dolphin history and a NFL record holder for career fumble-return touchdowns.
Aside from his exceptional football career, Taylor is also known for giving back to his community. In 2004, he established the Jason Taylor Foundation, a non-profit organization which supports and creates programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s underprivileged children. Since its inception, the Jason Taylor Foundation has contributed more than $2 million in programs and services to more than 40 different organizations, awarded 35 middle school students college scholarships, and annually given 50 kids $300 back-to-school shopping sprees.
“Jason Taylor has been an exemplary citizen, both on and off the field,” said Chairman Martinez. “This is just a small token to show him how much Miami appreciates his career and efforts to make our community a better place.”
