JEFFERSON CITY—The Missouri Legislature gave final approval to two measures sponsored by Sen. Paul LeVota, D-Independence, honoring a key member in the legacy of the Kansas City Chiefs—one of the state’s most beloved sports franchises—and urging the NFL to hold a Super Bowl at Arrowhead stadium.

During the 2014 session, the General Assembly approved House Bill 1886, which contained a provision added by Sen. LeVota identical to legislation he sponsored to designate the bridge on East Stadium Drive over Interstate 435 as the “Len Dawson Bridge” to honor the former Chiefs’ quarterback.

“Len Dawson is one of the most legendary players to take the field,” said Sen. LeVota. “He helped lead the Chiefs to they’re only Super Bowl victory in 1970 and played a major role in sports history. It makes sense to honor such an important figure in our state.”

The Legislature also passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 34, which urges the NFL to name Kansas City as host of an upcoming Super Bowl and for the Missouri Department of Economic Development to establish a task force to examine the steps needed to bring one of America’s most-watched sports games to the state.

“NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has said he is open to hosting Super Bowls in cold-weather cities,” said Sen. LeVota. “I believe our community has shown we are more than ready after successfully hosting the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in 2012.”

House Bill 1886 awaits the governor’s signature to become law.

For more information on Sen. LeVota’s legislative measures, visit his official Missouri Senate website at www.senate.mo.gov/levota.