ms. bernadette smith. come on down, ms. bernadette, this is your moment. ladies and gentlemen put your hands together because this is a legend walking to the microphone right now! [applause] i want to recognize and thank the small business commission for taking time always to organize a beautiful event and providing a wonderful reception. colleagues, i would like you to recognize a hidden gym in bayview hunter's point community called the jazz room. that's where you applause, everyone. [applause] thank you. this small business opened its doors in 1962 and has been a place for local residents to gather, to social ize and hear live music ever since it opened its doors. the jazz room operated as an african american woman-owned business for nearly 55 years. in addition to featuring notable musicians, the business is also well known for being a very welcoming environment. the jazz room's current owner ms. bernadette smith keeps the doors open to the community 365 days a year. also ms. bernadette regularly hosts neighborhood barbecues at the jazz room which, of