November 5 , 2009
STATEMENT FROM GOVERNOR DAVID A. PATERSON CONGRATULATING THE WORLD CHAMPION YANKEES
“On behalf of all New Yorkers and baseball fans, I congratulate our World Series Champions, the Yankees. After a truly impressive season in a magnificent new stadium, the Bronx Bombers captured their 27th title – and, as I predicted just one week ago, they did it in six games. In celebration of their success, we are thrilled that two lucky New Yorkers will receive an all-expenses paid weekend in Philadelphia, hosted by my good friend, Governor Ed Rendell. I hope that they proudly wear their Yankees gear as they tour the Liberty Bell Center and enjoy brunch in Rittenhouse Square.
“This is a great day in New York and I look forward to joining the Champions and their fans at tomorrow’s ticker-tape parade.”
