jason henderson, mark solomon and linda chapman. whatever order. >> i have an overhead. can we get the overhead, please? thank you. i wanted to make a comment here about the previous speaker who was talking about densification of the city. here is his home. as you can see, it is a single-family home. two parking spaces there. a beautiful view out of the hillings right? so we're not seeing any densification happening here. in the paper this morning he was quoted talking about nimbies. here is his backyard. it is a nice backyard. i don't have a backyard that big. it is much bigger than my house. he is being paid by developers to create the illusion of some sort of broad coalition demanding more housing. now i take issue to the chair with what commissioner borden said here, that we need to get the talent in this room to figure out how to accommodate future growth without trashing the transit system. that's the task here. and just saying, oh, growth is going to be coming, waving our hands is not going to cut it because that is going actually trash sb 75 and demolish ab 72 an

mark gauge of our foreign affairs committee staff for his guidance, his insight, and his counsel throughout the years. after a distinguished career in the house, which started with congressman solomon's office in 1981 is, as an intern, and five years as a political appointee at the department of state, mark has decided to retire from government service. our committee will be losing an immense talent and dedicated public servant. someone driven to an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for our nation and by the members that he has served throughout the last three decades. mark's expertise and sharp wit will surely be missed. i wish mark a wonderful retirement with his lovely wife and their three terrific dogs. thank you, mr. speaker. i yield back. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from connecticut rise? wide. -- without objection. without objection, the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. courtney: i rise to congratulate coach tim calhoun and the basketball team for their win last night. that is the third national championship under coach cal hewn who hails from the second congressional district of eastern connecticut. this was a remarkable