i would like to recognize the president of our planning commission, rodney fong. [applause] >> a little about rodney. not only do i consider him to be a good friend, but [inaudible] certainly within the walls here at city hall. that is our current president of our planning commission. a little bit about rodney. i am proud to have him as a resident in district 2. he is a native san franciscan, a father and husband in town and committed to raising his children in the next generation of san franciscans in our city. his background and family background is pretty amazing as you think about san francisco. in 1962, his grandfather sold that family farm and purchased the smyth anderson mill building on the original fisherman's wharf and he recommends -- represents the third generation to own and operate the wax museum. over the last 50 years he has built the newseum into a thriving complex. i remember going there as a little kid. he directs business and activities for the enterprises and is involved in the matching of the organization. what amazes me the most is i have got