FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 15, 2005

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Serrano Letter to New York Yankees

Washington, DC
, June 15, 2005—Today, Congressman José E. Serrano (D-NY) sent the following letter to New York Yankees President Randy Levine celebrating the announcement of a new stadium plan that will keep the Yankees in the
Bronx
:

 

                                              
Washington, DC

June 15, 2005

Randy Levine, President

New York
Yankees

Yankee Stadium

Bronx, NY
10451

 

Dear Mr. Levine:

 

First of all I would like to send you my heartiest personal congratulations and thanks for reaching this landmark agreement for a new stadium that will keep the Yankees in the
Bronx
.  Congratulations on working so closely with the City, Borough President Adolfo Carrion, and other officials to keep the history and heritage of the Yankees exactly where it belongs—in our dynamic borough. 

 

As you know, we are in the midst of a busy session in Congress and today there are nearly 25 votes on appropriations bills on the floor of the House of Representatives.  As the only New York City Congressman on the House Appropriations Committee, I need to be here in
Washington
. 

 

But I am with you there in spirit, celebrating with you, with the Yankees, and with the rest of the
Bronx
.  I am not just the Congressman who represents the area around Yankee Stadium, I am also a huge Yankee fan and resident and member of the Yankee Stadium community: I live on the Grand Concourse just blocks away from the Stadium.  I shop in the area, attend Yankee games, visit the local parks, walk the streets in the area. 

 

 

The

Golden Gate

Bridge

is a
San Francisco
icon, the US Capitol immovable from
Washington DC
.  The greatest sports franchise on earth, the Bronx Bombers, belongs squarely in the
Bronx
.  The Yankees are a vital
Bronx
institution and their presence in the
Bronx
helps both the surrounding area and the entire borough. 

 

I appreciate your listening to my concerns and communicating with me on a regular basis throughout this process as a final package was being finalized.  Congratulations on this agreement, and I stand ready to continue working with you as the Bronx-Yankee relationship continues to flourish and grow.

 

All the best,

 

 

 

José E. Serrano

Member of Congress

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Congressman José E. Serrano has represented the
Bronx
in Congress since 1990, and is the only Member of Congress from
New York City
on the House Appropriations Committee.