certificate of honor, small business commission the city and county of san francisco, beverly popek general services agency. on this monday, september 10th, 2012, the small business commission is proud to acknowledge the contributions that beverly popek has made to the san francisco small business community. as a contract compliance officer, beverly works tirelessly with the businesses to assist them in becoming certified local business enterprises which provides enhanced opportunities for local small businesses to contact with the city. beverly is highly respected among her peers and the staff of the office of small business extends her appreciation as well. for the work that she does with the office. beverly serves in an example for all city employees and is most deserving of this recommend. congratulations beverly. [ applause ] >> okay. well, thank you very much. i just wanted to thank you for this recognition, and working with small businesses day after day it is very rewarding to me. and to receive something like this, it is very heart-felt. i have been working with disadvantaged businesses, small, lo