next, we have dobrynin, supervisor -- deborah niemen, supervisor wiener's nominee. >> [inaudible] and a woman near and dear to my heart because my grandmother was an immigrant from china, although i'm fourth generation on my grandfather side. an honorary from district 7. [applause] congratulations. and supervisor chi's -- supervisor chu's honoree. congratulations. she just announced that there are civil service discounts. does that extend to state employees as well? great. finally, we have the jacqu line zapata chavez, supervisor avalos' nominee. >> [inaudible] i hope you all join and carried that bag proudly. thank you very much. [applause] now, we have our president of the friends of the commission on the status of women. >> thank you, commissioner. i want to thank the mayor and board of supervisors for all the work and dedication on behalf of women and girls in san francisco. i also would like to give a special thanks to the city administrator's office for continued support of this event. that is the reason why we are all here. this reception at this event would not happen without