acknowledge. >> i am the commission secretary, and i wanted to thank commissioners chris romero, reuben hechanova, and l. murphy for their years of service. the certificate reads, "in appreciation for your many years of outstanding professional service to the department of building inspection and to the city and county of san francisco. your colleagues here by convey our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to the citizens of san francisco. -- citizens of san francisco." if you would like to come up. >> thank you. [applause] >> i would like to say a few words. to me, this certificate not only means a lot, but having had the opportunity to serve on the commission has really been an experience that i wish could be as good for all of you currently sitting there. i want to thank also mayor gavin newsom who gave me the opportunity and opened the doors for me. along with that, mayor lee, who last year, was so kind to have me continue, but more importantly, fellow commissioners, thank you so much for those that serve with us through both battles and the vi

my name is reuben hechanova, and i'm here in support of the nomination for thekarnilowicz. -- henry karnilowicz. and it is begun his knowledge of the permitting process that helps small businesses