the donald b. gold foundation, made a fabulous half million dollar gift here. others -- are the goldsmith foundation. dr. barbara schultz and literally hundreds of members of the community who have made very, very generous gifts and support of this branch and as you know, the richmond community decided that rather than just focus on this one branch, they were going to commit to raising the funds needed for both this and the other branch. so as we celebrate the reopening of this spectacular neighborhood anchor, we'll again celebrate the beginning of the amfa campaign. we're glad you're here to celebrate and part of the great family that support our libraries and know what they mean to our communities. you notice that the name of this branch is the richmond milton marks branch. that again is because of an incredible family. and because of the constant giving and jen yossity of this family in so many ways to san francisco and to the richmond district. so i would like to ask caroline marks to come up and say a few words. thank you all. >> what a glorious day this i