irene riley. please step up now. i promise i won't ask you to sing. ene's name is well-known in the asian american community for her community service and for her leadership in the civic arena she has served in many asian pacific american issues and leaderships for roles in this community. prior to irene's retirement from here career in finances, she managed programs in washington, idaho and hawaii that cl you had the development of affordable housing specialized lending to community based organizations and promoting art groups. i met irene while she was in the position of the 90s while i was director of youth services. i had so impressed with her acts -- abilities to get things done that i asked her to join our board and once she was on our board she made a huge community. however, you wouldn't know that she was retired by her constant presence in the community. in fact only a few weeks ago, irene hosted a neighborhood meeting so i can listen to their concerns. she is a cochair of the type sister community and vascular center and serves on the board o