and with me next to me is rick aldridge with carpenters 152 in manteca. we ask that you move forward in endorsing these changes. it's been a great opportunity. we look forward to continuing doing work with you guys and as well as the other people in my community. it's been great. you guys have done a great job. and we look forward to what you'll do out in our area as well along with what you guys are doing out here. thank you for your time. >> [inaudible]. >> thank you, i will. and again, congratulations to you, sir, on your position. >> thank you. >> and commissioner courtney as well. >> brother courtney. >> oh, brother courtney, very good. [laughter] >> we have doctors and brothers here today. >> hey, that works. >> welcome.