. >> my name is cina reese, and i came here with my wife, and we came here to speak in support of -- [ inaudible ] -- these businesses catered to feminist women, whether gay or straight. valencia street at this time became known as the women's district. sfl i met susan in 1974 a1974 in 1976. when my brother died of aids in 1990, they were the first ones at my door with a pot of homemade chicken soup. when a mutual friend of ours was diing of aids, susan sat at his bedside. in conclusion, i would like to say that i wholeheartedly support saving the 645 valencia street building and approve the project as is. thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please, and good evening, and welcome, as well. >> thank you. my name is rebecca fernandez. i'm cina's wife, and i'm here this evening to read a letter from the gobt historical society. dear commissioners, i'm writing to you today on bart of the glbt historical society in support of the project proposed by dennis and susan bring at the property located at 645 valencia street, the site of the former amelia's bar and more recently, the elbow roo

. >> my name is cina reese, and i came here with my wife, and we came here to speak in