i remember those times where when i first was in band class, jack martin's ben franklin middle school band, and the first day, because i talked too much, mr. martins made me write lines. but i also -- after i finished writing those lines, he told me i had a lot of talent. he told me i could be anybody that i wanted to be, and he was willing to take extra time out of his schedule to tutor me because he knew i really wanted to play french horn and be first chair. that helped me be a first chair advanced band sooner than anticipated and that's what mission neighborhood is about. we can't leave any of our kids behind. we know what the numbers say. mostly, sadly, the loss of so many african american boys and latino boys in san francisco out of high school, they have an opportunity to succeed if we move forward with programs, we invest in the right programs for the purposes of providing them with the support they need to be a success, and we have proof right here with us today. i want to thank leader pelosi who has been a fearless, fearless advocate. she's not just fighting the challenges o