Ansonia mayor celebrates UConn women's team at White House

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, right, meets UConn women's basketball team Coach Geno Auriemma Tuesday at White House celebration.

ANSONIA - On Tuesday, Mayor David S. Cassetti was invited to the White House to celebrate the UConn Women’s Basketball Team and their championship year.  

The Mayor met with President Barack Obama and the Connecticut Congressional delegation Tuesday to welcome the University of Connecticut’s Women’s basketball team to the White House in celebration of their 2015 NCAA championship title. 

“I am so proud of the UCONN women’s basketball team, Coach Geno Auriemma, the coaching staff and all that they have been able to accomplish," Cassetti said. 
"I am especially proud of Ansonia’s own Tierney Lawlor. It was an honor and a distinct pleasure to be a part of the celebration.”  


This is a press release from Cassetti's office.