. >> i appreciate the opportunity to speak on behalf of bob paterson. this is very intimidating but i have known him for 35 years. we worked together in the industry, the wine and spirits industry. t

. >> i appreciate the opportunity to speak on behalf of bob paterson. this is very intimidating but i have known him for 35 years. we worked together in the industry, the wine and spirits industry. the entire function was working with small business. we were consultants to them, he was consulting them. how to run this business and make it better. and how to get financing, how we can help them get through the difficult parts of this business. and there is a lot of diversity. we work for all the different backgrounds, and he has been involved the whole time. he was a sales manager to help them grow their business. the one thing about him, if he gets the job, he will learn this and he will understand this, and he will be adding to this. he is a great part of this community. that is what i have to say about bob patterson. >> and other any other members of the public who wish to speak? please come forward if you would like to speak on this item. >> i am the commission secretary of the small business commission. we did provide a letter to you in electronic fo