look at the san francisco police department, there are quite a few lesbians who have been able to suceed at higher levels, including a number of the command staff level, and not as many gay men. because of hiv and aids, a lot of gay men in the department were no longer there. with so many things in the community, during the epidemic, our lesbian sisters stepped up and really took enormous leadership. we saw that in the san francisco police department, and have more gay men working up the ranks, with our first gay male lt. she co-funded the pride alliance, an association that is large naand thriving and lee played a great role. i got to know whelee when we wee on the lbgt board a decade ago. it was shocking to hear about your retirement. and your support is unquestioned. if you look at who is here. the diversity of the police department. would you like to say anything? [applause] >> thank you. thank you. supervisor, for taking the time to recognize lee. she is not just the things you said, but more. she has been a great friend. one academy class in front of me. i am her junior. thank you