i'm a voter and honored to speak on behalf of jenny perez. she's a dear frund of mine for over a decade and has been a exceptional advocate for veterans. in our friendship, i witnessed jenny's unwavering commitment to supporting veterans. she's not a spokesperson but lives and breathes the cause. what sets her apart is her ability to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians through advocacy creates understanding and strong community. as jenny takes on the role of commissioner, her passion integrity and ability to connect will undoubtedly make a lasting impact so please join me supporting jenny. let's insure our veterans have a dedicated and impthetic voice. thank you commissioners. >> good morning ladies and gentlemen . i'm here to show support for jenny perez. i known her little less then a year, but in that timeframe she has shown commitment, passion for helping others, especially veterans. i can say personal experience, she helped me tremendously with information and pretty much everything my girlfriend and i needed. if there is someon