Lamont said he and Rell became good friends after he took office.
M. Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut governor after her predecessor resigned, dies at 78
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Auriemma and Dailey received ladders from Nike and Connecticut governor Ned Lamont presented a sign that said “Welcome to Connecticut, home of the winningest coach in basketball history.”
Geno Auriemma, UConn coach, breaks all-time wins record with 1,217th career victory
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