[Comm-Council] FW: NEWS RELEASE: Governor Congratulates Beavers on World Series Repeat

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From: SHERWOOD Jodi L * Governor's Office 
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2007 11:47 AM
To: EXEC Net List
Subject: NEWS RELEASE: Governor Congratulates Beavers on World Series
Repeat

 


 

 

 

Theodore R. Kulongoski

          Governor

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 25, 2007

 

Contact:

Jake Weigler (Oregon): 503.378.6496

Seth Effron (North Carolina): 919.733.5612

 


Governor Congratulates Beavers on World Series Repeat, Commends UNC and
Governor Easley on a Thrilling Weekend


Governors Kulongoski and Easley had agreed to a gentlemen's wager on the
series


 


Salem - Today Governor Ted Kulongoski offered his hearty congratulations
to the Oregon State Beavers baseball team for their repeat championship
in the NCAA College World Series this weekend with a pair of impressive
11-4 and 9-3 victories over the University of North Carolina Tar Heels.


 "I think I can safely say that for at least one day, all Oregonians -
all Beavers, all Ducks, all Vikings, even all Pilots - stand united in
saying that we couldn't be more proud of you," said Governor Kulongoski.
"Pat Casey and every member of the team have done an amazing job,
putting the rest of the nation on notice that Beaver baseball is a force
to be reckoned with."


 


Last week, Kulongoski made a gentleman's bet with North Carolina
Governor Mike Easley on the outcome of the series. Governor Easley
wagered one pound of barbecue, one bottle of barbecue sauce and one pint
of slaw from both Wilber's Barbecue of Goldsboro and the Barbecue Center
Inc. of Lexington and a case of Cheerwine if the Beavers won. Governor
Kulongoski put up a basket of products made in Oregon including a
sampling of Pacific seafood, Oregon artisan cheeses, Oregon Brewers
Guild craft beer and hazelnuts - perfect snack foods for an afternoon of
baseball.


 


"The beavers showed up too strong in Omaha," said Governor Easley.
"Governor Kulongoski was their strongest supporter and I congratulate
him and Oregon State on a great championship.  I hope we will get a
chance to play again next year.  Go Beavers!"

"I appreciate Governor Easley's kind words and the tasty North Carolina
barbeque - a great way to enjoy this victory," said Governor Kulongoski.
"I look forward to next year and, who knows, perhaps another great
rematch next season?"


 


The Beavers defeated the Tar Heels in the championships of the 2006 NCAA
World Series. The Beavers are the first back-to-back champions since
Louisiana State University in 1996-1997.

 

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