Woohoo, it’s Yankee’s Day, at least here in Hawaii!

Wednesday is New York Yankees Day in … Hawaii? Attorney General Mark Bennett, a New York City native who has lived in the islands for 25 years, took advantage of his being acting governor this week to give his favorite baseball team some recognition.

Bennett is at the helm while Gov. Linda Lingle and Lt. Gov. James “Duke” Aiona attend the Republican National Convention in — where else? — New York City.

Bennett said Monday that he signed a proclamation declaring Sept. 1 in honor of the Bronx Bombers and sent a copy to the Yankees.

You know, I was so excited last night that I could hardly sleep. I thought today would never get here.