>> i would like to thank supervisor kim for that wonderful introduction and also to the board of supervisors for having this wonderful ceremony for me. i am a native san franciscan, we are quite rare. not too many of us left. but this is an honor to be here to be a recipient of this commendation. like my mother before me, her name was annie may manning. espinola jackson, she and my mother were very good friends. we also went to the public housing tenant association meetings where my mother drags

me. she was getting me ready, you might need this in the future. she was right, and here i am. i thank all of you very much, god bless you. [applause] >> i am humbled, absolutely humbled. i just found out about it a few hours ago, and i accept this recognition on behalf of those that work of the homeless here in san francisco, especially those that work with the seniors and disability. i have been working in community work ever since i was 14 years old. as a result of a very fiery

mother that told me to stay connected and be part of the decision making process through the vote. i truly believe in the vote. i truly believe in the participatory ability of each and every person in this room to make a change. i want to say that we're all going to continue to provide services for those that seem to be left behind, sometimes because they no longer have the worth within the community or

within our society. each and everyone of you as supervisors continue to think about ways of providing services for this hon. population. standing in line sometimes at 3:00 a.m. in wheelchairs or on walksers, -- walkers, there has got to be another way. ieee urged the new take this as a challenge because there are those who cannot buy and compete in those lines every

day. and again i am overwhelmed for this honor, but i want more than my recognition, the opportunity on a soapbox to say do not forget the seniors and those who are disabled or in need of homes and shelter beds. i also want to say we thank you for where you have done because when compared to other cities, this places like utopia. thank you. [applause]

supervisor chiu: our next presentation. supervisor wiener: we are recognizing commissioner tehran. -- terman. please come up. i -- until recently, julius was a resident of rest -- district 8. his honored -- he is honored as our resident. his background is extraordinary. as a lawyer, of uses --

assistant united states attorney. the very successful trial lawyer. and out to san francisco where he worked for many years at howard rice. also very successfully a partner at morgan lewis. he rose up through the legal profession on the board of the bar association of san francisco. julius has not limited his community service to the legal profession as important as that work is. he served and succeeded me as the alice b. toklas lgbt democratic club and the national board of directors of the human rights campaign. he served as a human rights commissioner and currently and recently appointed by this board to the police commission where he is doing extraordinary work. julius has been a true leader in the community and we're lucky to have him here in san francisco.

he will continue to do great things. two things about julius that make him even more special than he would be otherwise. one is i know in the lgbt community there is a stereotype that it is white, gay people. we know that the lgbt community is as says any other community in this world. julius has worked hard with others and i have tried to support that effort every step of the way to make sure that in the community we are welcoming of every member of our community when there was a bar in the castro that was discriminating against african-american people, julius was part of a leadership

who made sure there was accountability. to make sure that we recognize this as a community and we became a better community because of it. we worked very hard to diversify the alice b. toklas lgbt club and make sure all voices were presented and heard. i know that julia's has worked hard in the african-american community to make sure people understand that community is as diverse as any other committee. we thank you for your work in this regard. supervisor campos will second this. he is just about the most loyal friend and supporter you could have. one of those people who will always be there for you. to catch you when you fall down. to push you forward. make sure you are moving in the right direction. the flip side of that is when you're being a full you will be told you are being a fool. i have always appreciated his

advice and his counsel. even if he is telling me things i do not want to year. julius, you'll always be a friend and family. i am not the only one who feels that way. it is my great pleasure to honor julius terman today. [applause] >> thank you. i am humbled and overwhelmed, supervisor wiener, a longtime friend. i want to thank you for selecting me. black history month is a very special time for me. i still remember its significance to me. when i was 12 years old, my grandmother handed me a copy of brown v. board of vacation -- education. she said, growth and be a lawyer. she tells me -- would tell me

where is your time and she would be proud of the fact that i am a lawyer. she told me to always remember that in every day when i stepped into any meeting in to any court room, i do, i carry the tradition and the belief of my family and my people. i am proud to be an african- american. i am proud to be an african- american in san francisco when our population is dwindling. prior to have been a resident of district 81997 through 2011. i am proud to be in supervisor cohen's district. my grandma told me to surround myself with good people. i have to tell you that is what i have done and i am proud to

look around this chamber and see so many friends. my very first friend who sat four doors down from me at howard rice when i used to scream down the hall at the bidd campos. and my great friend malia cohen. thank you for entrusting me on the police commission. it is great work. i have to tell you i love being there. for all of those who worry, you can call and find out. my record is pretty damn close to being perfect. i love being on the police commission. thank you for that. i am here to serve san francisco and san franciscans. that is what i learned at home. and want to be of service. -- i want to be of service. stepping into this chamber is one of the proudest moments of my life. thank you so very much. [applause]

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president chiu: next, supervisor cohen. supervisor cohen: this is the best part about this, you're able to hold about standing members and give them a few minutes of special time and love and admiration. i speak on behalf of my colleagues. we may have been elected to serve, but it is a pleasure to serve with you. with every one of the awardees today. without further ado, it is a great privilege to be able to call to your attention an outstanding woman who is by far living history. living black history. i would like to call to the attention and to honor raquel miller. she is representing the united states and what will be the first -- who knew it, we have first we are cochrane.

the first olympics to hold a women's boxing event. [applause] do't b -- don't be shy. raquel is in spokane for the trials and she competed last night. for that reason we're excited to have her sister, tenisha. thank you for being with us today. she is here on behalf of her sister. while the trials will demonstrate that women can pack a punch, her success demonstrates the particular persistence and imagination of the women right here in our community. specifically coming from bayview. bayview hunters point. one of the most remarkable and moving aspects of her story is the energy and ferocity she attaches -- attaches to a goal.

because of this she has made enormous progress in her dreams to become a world-class boxer and in a short time. it was two years ago that she signed up for boxing classes. through our very own recreational and parks department. at the mission rec center. although she works full time as an administrative assistant she trains to tirelessly every day and finds time to teach boxing classes at the mission rec center. i think we wish her the best in her efforts and are honored to have for represent our city in the trials. i look for to hearing our progress in the trials and i look forward to the day that when she returns home to bring her fire and passion to our community. please put your hands together for ms. raquel miller. [applause]

>> hello, everyone. it is an honor to be here representing my sister and she fights for her dream, or passion and to see the dedication she has committed to her goals and her dreams. it is inspiring not only to myself but my family, our community, and the city. she is proud to be a san franciscan. when she first started out, i was their day in and day out picking her because she did not have a car at the time. i believed in her from the first when she was at 200 pounds and had to drop down to 152 start fighting. to see her represent our community and our families the way she has is amazing and overwhelming sometimes. please keep her in your prayers as she goes to make history. she is excited. we're all excited and is an honor to be here to represent

her today. she wishes she could be year and she told me to tell you to keep your fingers crossed and pay for her -- prefer. she will bring home that spot in the olympic trials. -- pray for her. [applause] [applause] president chiu: we will go for

an acknowledgment from our mayor. >> thank you. the mayor would like to recognize tamika moss. if you want to come up. [applause] yemenia's no, -- many of us know tamika as the director of the cjc. she managed a staff there and creative those programs. she has become the community planning policy director, so congratulations on that. she is working on housing policy and we wish you the best there. her routes serving the community run deep before cjc and spur. she worked at tndc in a variety of roles. we give a proclamation.

february 14 was taken by mr. bennett. the mayor is proud to declare that for f-15 is prepared -- is declared -- february 15 is declared to be tamika moss day. >> thank you so much. i am so humbled by this honor and i would like to thank mayor lee and of course the board of supervisors, it is great to see many of you. i have been at this podium many times and it is wonderful to be in this festive occasion, this day of love and support. and want to thank my friends and family who came out today to support me. i would not be able to do any of this work without them. i am so grateful for that passion and commitment i feel to social justice and economic justice and san francisco and in

our region and communities. it is what drives my passion to stay committed, to keep doing this work, no matter what venue, no matter what position. it is my life amendment. i learned that from my grandmother. -- it is my life commitment. i was raised by my grandmother. she is 84 years old and she continues to provide me with the strength and understanding that the world is a much bigger than any one individual. we may not sit idly by and not be committed and share our passion for our communities. and work hard to make this world a better place. i am very grateful today that i represent the heroes, the african-american heroes, the multi-cultural heroes that we celebrate today. thank you very much. [applause]

president chiu: our next commendation will be provided by our colleague from district 1, supervisor mar. supervisor mar: thank you and happy black history month and happy valentine's day. there has been a tremendous variety of people from everyday heroes that do extraordinary things to media personalities and strong community leaders. i am so honored to call-up noah griffin. we lost him to marin county.

one of the most talented san franciscans both in media and journalism but also as a longtime political activist. especially as an artist as well. i think tony bennett was hurt -- year earlier. noah griffin is creating a hard for san francisco. he started with the san francisco boys course that performed today. he performed with duke ellington, the shirelles, he performed in "turandot" and "la boheme". he was chosen to solo with deucalion -- duke ellington. after graduating from arbour moskal, he returned to the san francisco bay area where he lived ever since. he has had an illustrious career as a syndicated newspaper columnist, singer, songwriter, and aid to seneator -- now

senator feinstein. his a tribute to cole porter took the world by storm and he regularly sells out at such classical venues as byrd land in new york. his parents chose the rosslyn district to raise their family. he is a proud alumnus of washington high school. he was named the youth mayor when george christopher was the mayor. he spent the day as the mayor of san francisco. i will say also that he is also -- we all love "i left my heart in san francisco." it is an honor to be in your presence as well as all the other leaders. mr. griffin? >> thank you very much,

supervisor mar. i am deeply humbled by this honor. i received this also on the behalf of my parents who came here in 1944 at the behest of roy wilkins. they were playing 37% to -- paying teachers much lower. my father approached a man said that serve this out and tried under the 14th amendment. my parents were barred from teaching for life from ford that. thanksgiving day, 1944, my father came out here and establish the west coast region of the naacp based in san francisco and i was fortunate enough to grow up here. i quickly learned there is no one rich in richmond. there's no sun in the sunset and no love in the haight. george christopher gave me the key to the city the last time i

was honored. march 31, 1962. nearly 50 years ago. i went to school with malia cohen's father and presented her a scholarship to go to fisk university before she went off to college. part of the african-american in san francisco is blending within the community and not just being recognized for being one part of an ethnicity. we're part of the city of san francisco. i have written a song for the giants and i have written one for after 9/11 for the san francisco police and fire department and i would like to sing this song i wrote for the golden gate bridge. it is the 75th anniversary of the golden gate bridge. we also have the the america's cup. ♪ san francisco is a story that has been told, there is more beauty to the i left to behold ♪ ♪ it is magical to people everywhere ♪ ♪ the mystical wonder, the ships

passing under ♪ ♪ her golden towers reaching into the sky ♪ ♪ the bay san francisco, the bridge golden gate ♪ ♪ a timelessness you cannot deny ♪ ♪ it is comforting to know her, the city sleeps builder -- below her ♪ ♪ its cares and troubles jianlian wind -- gently on wind. ♪ lovers hearts surrender, to dreams only lovers can find ♪ ♪ the bay san francisco, the

bridge golden gate is ♪ ♪ travel home, it is not too late. ♪ the foghorns at dusk blow to road san francisco -- throughout san francisco ♪ ♪ the hills that rise above her, the sailboats in her harbor art treasures you cannot barter or find ♪ ♪ men travel to pursue her ♪ ♪ they give their all to woo her ♪ ♪ she is buffeted and fortunes history aligned ♪ ♪ the bay, san francisco, the

bridge, golden gate ♪ ♪ become weary traveler home, it is not too late ♪ ♪ the foghorns at dusk blow throughout the san francisco ♪ ♪ it is the bridge to our tomorrows, our happiness, and sorrows ♪ ♪ is a breach of faith, dodd is it is a bridge of fate, the golden gate ♪ i would like to present a copy of this to the city of san francisco. thank you. [applause]