i would like to start by asking jill wynns to honor carolyn marks. commissioner wynns: a political figure in her own right, she died on february 12. she suffered from multiple illnesses. she was 89 years old. she had training as an economist, took interest in health issues, and have political skills. she was an invaluable adviser and sounding board for her husband in his long career in public office, which included serving san francisco for 38 years in the state assembly and senate, first as a moderate republican and then as a democrat. marx was a dogged campaigner, famous for his personal touch. i do not know if i should say this. marks said whenever three san franciscans got together, he would show up. he attended birthdays, celebrations, and parades. he sent congratulatory messages to his constituents. he is said to have sent out 50,000 letters a year. however, the letters were the work of his wife. she was responsible for crippen notices in the papers and sending letters, said their child, the trustee of city college. she entered the political are