[applause] karen and i are the parents of three amazing kids. one of them just joined the ranks of college graduate. thought it's an accomplishment for you graduating, but it's also an accomplishment for your families. your family even couraged you, they prayed for you. in most cases they signed a whole lot of checks to make this day possible. before we go one step further, class of 2017, why don't you stand up, turn around, catch the eye of your loved ones and show them how thankful you are for the love and support that carried you to this day.