i would like to invite up to the stage to present to the family of mauricio vela the lifetime achievement moment. i would like to say a few words. he was born in san francisco on december 18, 1959. he graduated from st. paul sacred heart high school in uc- berkeley. he served at the bernal heights neighborhood center and also as its director. he sat on various boards and commissions, most recently for the jamestown community center. he provided consulting services and was a leader on a recent ongoing neighborhood issue to save the preschool and mural. he has been described as one of the great ones in community building in san francisco and an extraordinarily gifted organizer. we're joined by his two son s -- we're joined by his two sons. and like to invite them up with his sister rosie and supervisor campos. it is with great respect, and dignity, and honor that we present to you on behalf of the city and county of san francisco the dolores huerta lifetime achievement award for 2011. [applause] thank you. to say a few words for a moment, carlos vela. >> i am little nervous. i want to say o