and i start by saying that i'm the proud second daughter of james t. alison, jr., and annette monroe. and from a very early age they instilled in me a sense of purpose derived through public service. and as the daughter of a father who was a career military and a mother who worked in the public school system, service is not an afterthought. it was then and remains today a life-style choice. so, today i work on behalf of and in partnership with our community's youth to ensure that they have all the options, advantages, care, and support that they deserve. i am particularly honored to be recognized by my city, the city of san francisco as a leader of color during black history month. (applause) >> as a descendant of people -- of a people whose incredible strength and resilience are alive and kicking in me today, i hope to continue that legacy by honoring the history while also working to ensure a positive future for san francisco and the broader community. finally, i'd like to thank and acknowledge my family who joined me here today, my husband dunn aston aliso