Governor Granholm Asks Governor Schwarzenegger to Deliver on Friendly Pistons/Lakers Wager
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Heidi Hansen 517-335-6397
June 16, 2004
Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today paved the way for California Governor Arnold
Schwarzenegger to deliver on his friendly wager following the Los Angeles Lakers
loss to the Detroit Pistons Tuesday evening in which the Pistons clinched the
2004 NBA Title.
Granholm shipped to Schwarzenegger, via United Parcel Service, a Pistons jersey
which he has agreed to wear while sitting at his desk enjoying a warm baked pasty
from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, a refreshing cool Vernors, and a dessert
of chocolate covered Michigan cherries. Granholm’s package included
Vernors soda, packages of chocolate covered cherries, and a note explaining that
pasties are being sent directly to the California governor from three pasty shops
in the Upper Peninsula: Lawry’s Pasty Shop in Marquette, LaPanteria
Bakery in Bessemer, and Pasty.com in Calumet.
To make certain the moment is captured on film so that a photograph of Schwarzenegger
honoring the bet can be returned to Granholm, she included a Kodak disposable
camera.
“The Piston’s determination and cohesiveness are a metaphor for Detroit and for the state of Michigan,” Granholm said. “They are astonishing proof of what can be achieved when teamwork and a commitment to excellence are combined. They’ve earned this championship. We are inspired by them and proud that they represent the city of Detroit and all of Michigan.”
The Detroit Pistons clinched the NBA championship Tuesday, June 15, at the Palace of Auburn Hills. This is the Pistons first championship title since 1990.
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