Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today sent the following letter to the Coach of the U.S. Mens National Soccer Team, Jrgen Klinsmann, giving New York State employees an extended lunch to cheer on Team USA in their match against Germany.

The letter can be found here and below.

Dear Coach Klinsmann,

I was pleased to read your letter providing American soccer fans with a form excuse to their boss requesting time off to watch the USA-Germany match today.

The State of New York stands strongly behind Team USA. Therefore, I am approving an extra hour for an extended lunch today for every New York State employee, beginning at 12:00 PM, so they can root Team USA on to victory.

On behalf of all New Yorkers, I wish you and the entire team the best of luck. New York believes that we will win.

Best regards,

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo