Pelosi, Lee Invite Golden State Warriors to the U.S. Capitol
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi and Congresswoman Barbara Lee sent a letter to Coach Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors inviting the team and their families to the U.S. Capitol in celebration of their 2018 NBA Championship win.
Leader Pelosi and Rep. Lee wrote, “With your third title in the last four years, the Golden State Warriors have once again dazzled America with your outstanding performance on the court and inspired leadership off the court. You continue to make the Bay Area and indeed the country deeply proud.
“In celebration of your victory, we would be delighted to welcome you publicly as a team or personally as families to the United States Capitol. Please consider this as a blanket invitation whenever your individual schedules allow.”
Leader Pelosi and Congresswoman Lee spoke on the House Floor earlier today to congratulate the Warriors on their remarkable victory.
Full text of the letter can be found below:
June 12, 2018
Steve Kerr, Coach
The Golden State Warriors
1011 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
Dear Coach Kerr and the Golden State Warriors:
Congratulations on your triumphant back-to-back victory winning the 2018 NBA Championship!
With your third title in the last four years, the Golden State Warriors have once again dazzled America with your outstanding performance on the court and inspired leadership off the court. You continue to make the Bay Area and indeed the country deeply proud.
In celebration of your victory, we would be delighted to welcome you publicly as a team or personally as families to the United States Capitol. Please consider this as a blanket invitation whenever your individual schedules allow.
We look forward to honoring your championship in the heart of our democracy.
best regards,
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NANCY PELOSI Member of Congress |
BARBARA LEE Member of Congress |
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