i would like to call up to the podium tony ortiz. [applause] colleagues, it's my pleasure to honor richmond district native tony ortiz today as we celebrate latinx heritage month. tony was born and raised in the richmond district and like me and my family a washington high school alum. tony also graduated from the university of san francisco with a degree in sociology. while at u.s.f., tony was part of the latino unitos, collaboration of students that came together to raise awareness around the latino culture and social issues he's the membership coordinator at the richmond district ymca where he engaging with members from the community about services offered by the y, always with warmth, always with a smile. tony is on the leadership team of the latino leadership group at the san francisco ymca, which brings the y closer to latinx closure by engaging with after school programs, events and more i've always known tony to be a selfless person that loves our neighborhood and always puts community first. he embodies the stirrist one rich