this program was created by dee gordon and tim roth. we are really reaching out to kids with the sports they wanted to. we are working hard to get our new program off the ground and buying new equipment. i had the great pleasure of being with him and dee and tim at tenderloin rec center last thursday. he will see a little bit in a video we will show in a second. the picture on the kids' faces made all the aggravation worthwhile. it is a reminder of why we're making the difficult decisions we are. i really want to give -- i wanted carl to be here because his gift to our department and his enthusiasm, if you could see his smile, is so infectious. i want to present carl with the certificate of appreciation. [applause] [applause] [applause] >> hello, commissioners. hi. i have been skating in sf for 23 years. i never thought i would receive an award like this. i appreciate it. i have been doing it for a long time. i just appreciate you guys acknowledging my hard work. thank you very much. president buell: thank you. >> all right. last, but c