i'd like to recognize former supervisor willy b kennedy as many of you know has passed away a few years ago. she stood in this chamber and it's on her shoulders that supervisor breeds and i stand on. also want to recognize my immediate predecessor sophie maxwell who has been an incredible woman silent strong and encouraging every step of the way. also want to recognize supervisor doris ward who has been a matriarch and impeccable when it comes to providing leadership and guidance and a steady motherly hand to help me as i begin to navigate my career. you know, during the campaign you have the opportunity to really begin to reflect on many things and the best part about running for reelection is you get to revisit all 52 precincts that make up district ten and i have had the wonderful to reconnect with a lot of con stitch constituents that i have don't always get to hear from. . it's very humbling to look in the eyes of folks in need and i want to recognize my friend in the office now from hunters view who worked with me tirelyilessly to make sure phase one was and with that said we are