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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
EXECUTIVE CHAMBERS
HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT 06106 |
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M. Jodi Rell
Governor |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2009
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Contact:
860-524-7313
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Governor Rell Declares "UConn Women's Basketball Team Day"
Gov. M. Jodi Rell has declared today "UConn Women's Basketball Team Day" in the State of Connecticut. The Governor's proclamation is attached:
WHEREAS, the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team has ended yet another storybook season, finishing with a perfect 39-0 record and earning the titles of 2009 Big East and NCAA Champions; and
WHEREAS, after a 83-64 victory over Stanford in the semi-finals, the Huskies advanced to the National Championship Game to face the University of Louisville Lady Cardinals; and
WHEREAS, the UConn women, led by All-Americans Maya Moore, Renee Montgomery and Tina Charles, in an outstanding show of skill and talent, defeated No. 5 Louisville 76-54 and claimed their place as this year’s National Champions; and
WHEREAS, this is the sixth time Coach Geno Auriemma has led the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball Team to a National Championship, and the program’s third undefeated season; and
WHEREAS, the State of Connecticut is proud of our UConn women who have once again brought excitement and joy to the hearts of UConn Husky fans throughout our State; now
THEREFORE, I, M. Jodi Rell, Governor, do hereby officially designate April 8, 2009 as
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM DAY
