i've asked emily schmidt general counsel to lead this effort. the trajectory of our state is not just impressive but inspiring. in just a few short years we've turned our state into a national model for bold get it done government, and we're not stopping. emily, thank you for sharing this. even the file is on the right path, 2024 had its fair share of challenges. there are still iowans struggling today. that's why we are back to keep working, to give every eye when the opportunity to succeed. to earn a paycheck, care for the family and himself. to ensure that every eye when maintains the right endowed by our creator, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. of course, is only small piece of that. every teacher, neighbor, coworker, friend and every eye when is called upon to encourage one another and build one another up. i witness so much about this past year and it was never more inspiring than when i went needed it most. we faced devastating tornadoes and a stork flooding that left families, farms, businesses, schools and communities wheeli