Mayor Edwin M. Lee today issued the following statement after Super Bowl XLVII:

“Tonight, once again, the San Francisco 49ers thrilled the entire Bay Area with a spectacular performance. The entire team demonstrated what you can accomplish with enough perseverance and teamwork. Although they did not come up with a win, our City is proud of our Red & Gold hometown team.

The journey of the 49ers in their ‘Quest for Six’ reinvigorated San Francisco Bay Area football fans in a way unseen for nearly two decades. The City and County of San Francisco congratulates this remarkable NFC Champion team, every player on the roster, the entire 49ers organization, the York family, and every fan for an amazing, hard fought season.”