“I work from 9 – 5…anything else, see my union rep”

 

Meet Kyle. Kyle Fitzsimmons.

 

 

 

 

Kyle, an unapologetic Democrat – “I wrote in Al Gore in 2004” – recently took a break from his daily lunchtime picket of Republican State Committee to chat with Henderson NCAA Tournament officials, part of the Tournament’s continuing efforts to get to know its participants better.  Some highlights:

 

Age:  undocumented

 

Years Participating in Henderson NCAA Tournament: four years

 

Has a soft spot for: Nancy Pelosi

 

Cries: only when stuck in traffic

 

Favorite Team: Syracuse Orangemen

 

Fans will remember: his unsuccessful effort to integrate the Harlem Globetrotters

 

Notable: two-time award winning author of children’s books

 

Quotable: “Ask not what you can do for your country; ask what your country can do for you” while addressing the AFL-CIO annual dinner gala and silent auction

 

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