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News   June 3, 2009 at 9:25 am Josh Feit

I didn’t know about this. This is cool. 

Gov. Gregoire’s statement UW Softball victory

OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the University of Washington’s victory over the Florida Gators for the NCAA Softball Championship title:

“I am incredibly proud of our Washington women for their victory.  The excellence, determination, and passion they have demonstrated are truly outstanding. It is exciting to see such success enjoyed by students from my Alma Mater.  Their record-setting performances and confident ability to upset a top-ranked team are truly commendable.”

“With USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year Danielle Lawrie, a new record for hits in a single-season set by Ashley Charters, and a record-setting number of World Series doubles by Morgan Stuart, the Huskies have good reason to celebrate. And I proudly celebrate with them!”


  • Mikos

    Josh–

    Where’s the Sports Nerd when you need him?

  • Mikos

    Josh–

    Where’s the Sports Nerd when you need him?

  • BP

    Wow, I’m sure glad we didn’t cut softball from the budget! I wonder if the gov is toasting the loss of healthcare programs while she celebrates the softball victory….

  • BP

    Wow, I’m sure glad we didn’t cut softball from the budget! I wonder if the gov is toasting the loss of healthcare programs while she celebrates the softball victory….

  • http://publicola.net/ Josh Feit

    Mikos @ 1,

    Or … Her? : )

  • http://www.democracynow.org/ notaboomer

    was that drug-free softball?

  • http://www.democracynow.org/ notaboomer

    was that drug-free softball?

  • Mikos

    My bad…

  • Mikos

    My bad…

  • http://publicola.net/ Josh Feit

    Mikos @ 1,

    Or … Her? : )