Malloy Declares ‘Husky Weekend’ in the State of Connecticut

Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he is declaring Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3 as “Husky Weekend” in the State of Connecticut, in honor of both the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams playing in the Final Four of the 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournaments this weekend.

“While sports fans across the country will be watching what happens in Houston and Indianapolis this weekend, we need to let the nation know that this is UConn Country,” Malloy said. “I urge everyone to put on your blue and white, wear your favorite Huskies gear, and show the country the pride that Connecticut has for its UConn Huskies.”

Malloy will extend Husky Weekend through Tuesday if either or both teams make it to the championship games.  The UConn men play the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday night, while the UConn women will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday night.

Malloy’s proclamation is attached in this article.