it is now my distinct honor to introduce the mayor of san francisco, mayor daniel ella cree to share a few words on this momentous occasion. >> thank you, penny. i appreciate it. it's an honor to have you all here today. it's an honor to be celebrating japanese national day here at city hall. welcome to all of you as we recognize the immense cultural ,historical and economic contributions of the japanese community to our city. thank you, counsel general ohsumi for your outstanding leadership and unwavering partnership in san francisco, san francisco and japan share a profound connection strengthened by our 68 year sister city partnership with oaxca. a special thank you to kathleen kimura as penny said for your exceptional stewardship of this important relationship. and also we have your co-chair alan is alan here? alan? okamoto thank you alan for your leadership as well. and i will just say for a moment my wife went with then mayor newsom on a trip to oaxca on the sister city trip and had an incredible time and we're going to have to do that again as promised. >> i did not get to go