U.S. Congressman José E. Serrano ~ Representing the people of the 16th District of New York
7/31/2009
Serrano Praises Generosity of Bronx Business
This week, Congressman Serrano sent a letter to a Bronx-based sports equipment and apparel company, Verdero, to applaud its commitment to help outfit the struggling Iraqi national baseball team. Coverage of the Iraqi team’s plight on a national news show caught the attention of Jorge Medina, Verdero’s President, and Medina immediately offered to provide gloves, bats, cleats, and batting gloves to the fledgling team.
In his letter to Medina, Serrano wrote that he was pleased that Verdero was actively engaged in “helping to bring a measure of peace and normalcy" to Iraq. "While I remain a staunch opponent of our military involvement in Iraq,” the letter continued, “I deeply appreciate your efforts to heal the wounds of this difficult period and help our nation rebuild trust and mutual respect with the Iraqi people. Baseball is an international pastime, something that brings people together and fills entire nations with pride when their teams compete on a world stage. Wherever Americans have ventured, they have brought baseball with them. And for a South Bronx business to be at the forefront of helping the Iraqi national team fulfill their potential is a source of immense pride for me and for our whole borough.”
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Posted by Serrano Press Office
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7/31/2009
Tags: Iraq, The Bronx
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