The Kansas City Chief’s star running back Jamaal Charles visited the Texas House on Tuesday and was recognized for his skills on the field and his dedication to charity.

State Rep. Joe Deshotel, D-Beaumont, filed House Resolution 713 to honor Charles, a former University of Texas at Austin standout originally from Port Arthur.

"This talented athlete established the Jamaal Charles ‘Youth Matters’ Family Foundation shortly after entering the NFL, and he has continued to devote his time and resources to serving disadvantaged youth in both Texas and Kansas City," Deshotel’s resolution read.

Charles’ foundation organizes all sorts of activities, such as flag football tournaments, celebrity basketball games and community fundraisers. But its signature event is a free football camp held annually in Port Arthur where young people take part in drills and interact with Charles and other National Football League stars, the resolution says.

With seven years in the NFL, Charles has been a top performer, rushing more yards than any back in Chief’s history.

"I’m still feeling good and healthy," Charles said after being honored on the floor of the House. "I’m still living in the dream."