second to last, i've wanted to acknowledge and welcome our new director of capital programs, vince harris/ vince has a long and distinguished career. he was lured away six or so years ago and we had the good fortune to lure him back. >> [inaudible] >> he comes with requiring no learning curve. we gave him about five minutes of high demand. -- honeymoon. he brings an understanding of capital programs and product delivery, but he had a couple of different stance on the capital funding and planning side. that is really great value to us, having run the equivalent of rta or mtc. he brings that funding and planning expertise to the agency. that is important to the delivery of capital projects. we're very glad to have him aboard. i do not know if you wanted to come up and say a few words. >> welcome back, mr. harris. >> thank you, chairman. it is a great opportunity to be here. it is an honor and privilege to be back and the capacity, kind of a rare opportunity to get to come back home. i think the director and the sport for this opportunity. -- and the board for this opportunity. it is my job