carol e. tatum. is she here today? carol, where are you? [cheers and applause] come on down, please. come on down to the microphone. this is carol e. tatum. she is so wonderful. this is a recognition long overdue. she's been a resource to the community. a mother, grandmother, aunty, to many people, not only her children. she's raised her family in visitation valley neighborhood. i want to say in recognition of your accomplishments as a community leader for your advocacy and supporting women in business, young community developers and being an outstanding resident, it's a privilege to recognize you and your outstanding leadership. this is a woman of high moral and ethical character. she knows what she's talking about. and she does it with style and grace. so i'm privileged to be able to recognize you in front of this body. it is well overdue and deserves. ladies and gentlemen, welcome and acknowledge carol e. tatum. [cheers and applause] >> wow. i want to say thank you, first of all, good afternoon, board of supervisors. i want to say thank y