At ease. 10 hut. Thank you, everyone. You may be seated. Good afternoon. Im at the at the welcome to the to San Francisco city hall we honor the life and he legacy of senator Dianne Feinstein. Senator Dianne Feinstein that is here officer title it is how californians and people all over the world see here but to us franciscans she was mayor Dianne Feinstein. I have those 13yearold the french horn player at Benjamin Franklin high school over the years weve become mayor Dianne Feinstein fans wherever there was an activity she choose us to play we proudly were our band sweaters she bought for us and senator Dianne Feinstein took the time to tell us how amazing we were and to remind us we were her band. I was born in the early 70s as a kid flying over a you thank you, Dianne Feinstein for bringing the blue angels to San Francisco in 1985 clapping. i was born in the early 70s as kid as far as i, remember as far as i know Dianne Feinstein was the mayor and for kids my age we koeptd that a woman what an in favor and woman can do whatever a man could do we considered that normal. My mothers generation didnt have this and my grandmothers generation certainly didnt but millions of girls my age and long after me have grown free of the banner because Dianne Feinstein showed the way. She created a world where girls last week me can be tough and lead. When i became mayor and before that i was a member of board of supervisors senator Dianne Feinstein was always there to offer guidance a few years ago had i was president of the board of supervisors we had a large ceremony and senator Dianne Feinstein joined me on the dias as each dignitary she whispered notes that supervisor so and so lives in one way or another portal ask him about his garden when the pandemic hit senator Dianne Feinstein reached out to me and told me to focus on doing the right thing to do what is necessary for the city and in custody was focused on nuts and bolts i value her advice and miss her hero words that meant the most when i was is second woman to be mayor it was her advice how to lead that gave me strength i dont know if she recognized none of the things she told me was as important as what she showed us as children. Through times of tragedy, and try up senator Dianne Feinstein showed us is meaning the San Francisco model bold in peace and iron no war and showed us a world so girls could follow in mileanhour strength and she showed us counselor and like the old saying you only live once but if you do it right once is enough. Senator Dianne Feinstein did that right she was our mayor and champion the leader of our band i know i speak for all san franciscans when i say she will truly be missed. New id like to introduce rabbi singer and canter. clapping. in our jewish tradition we call senator Dianne Feinstein mr. Hine planes flying overhead. American. Amen. Right there we call her in hebrew a woman of valor this grandmother and friend true woman of valor completes be xhochlthd by the word we have in common the 23 palm of christ that reminds us how this senator is an amazing leader lived. She brought comfort too, so many 33 and we thank her for her challenges and she feared no evil she a was a leader. And she gave us hope. That we americans can always be inspired by the values even as we walk at times. Through the valley of the shadow. So may we will be comforted in the words of hebrew and ill invite you to join me in the english. singing . singing in hebrew . God is my shepherd god makes me to lie down in Green Pastures and representative gomberg my soul guide me for your namesake yeah though i wake through the shadow of death i will fear no evil they road and staff they comfort me, you prepare a table in the presence of my enemies surely goodness and mers shall follow me and i will dwell in the house of god. Now we will hear remarks in the he president of the United States President Joe Biden clapping. a remarkable Dianne Feinstein. And defendant lays the great soul of a leader and character for 15 years in the senate over a decade in the Vice President again and again, i saw her character up close and in person we of the rigorous and passionate and always served the people of california in the nation for the right reasons and make life better for everyday people and transparency and justice. And at home and broad we will have a front row seat and if that row many accomplishments turned passion to purchase and protect the Civil Liberties and safeguard our environment and so much more often the only woman in the room and met the generations the men and women. Awlaki this day of remedy before mentioned rehabilitate on the pioneer and go the legacy that will benefit americans for generations to come with or without exaggeration. And at the same time our family reflects of the kind loyal friend. We hope you find the strength in the scripture at as the mom so it the daughter and today is family we send our love and hope you find comfort. Into the auto nation today and Dianne Feinstein life be a reminder for the democracy not only depending on on the constitution shes sworn to uphold our democracy depended on the constitution of our character and the people and the habits of our folks and thank goodness we had Dianne Feinstein showing us the way and God Bless America she was a dear friend and god bless Dianne Feinstein clapping . Anyhow this is the honor to introduce the Vice President of the United States of america Vice President Kamala Harris. Thank you San Franciscos mayor london breed to katherine and the entire family and the guests my honor to be here today. Dianne feinstein was an icon of california. She of the an American Patriot a giant of the national, and a dear friend to doug and me. She of the also a subsequent of history and a generous artist. Many of us are collectors of her work and a passionate leader simply put she was a force. To many of you sheriffs station supervisor, mayor, senator, and then chairman. She was American Red Cross around the world as a leader. A standardbearer of america. And 6 american values. Yet, of course, katherine and eileen held the most important titles of all mother and grandmother to katherine and rick and the entire family doug and my prayers are with you and i dont have to tlurl planes flying overhead . That is not easy it is not easy when a loved one lives a life of the Public Service especially a person has hard working and self also and Dianne Feinstein. So to you the family we thank you. For all the sacrifices you have knownly and unknowingly made over the years to help her serve and on behalf of the people of the United States we are grateful diane took on the fight even with especially, when they are work was in the defense of the constitution and is security of america people. Dianne feinstein commanded respect and she gave respect. She was a serious and grars person when welcomed debate and discussion but always required that it would be wellinformed and studied. And owe building this city where she started had a lot of to to do with that ill let i get in on an secret San Francisco policy is rough and tumble a barrier support and this city required its elected officials to engage in clfkt discussion with informed who will raise the most indicative of local issues. No mandatory if youre walking through on a presidio and this environment i do believe guided Dianne Feinstein style of leadership own after they reached the height of national and global power. Dianne feinstein diligently focused on the impacts to real people in ideology not showmanship with a result not rhetoric. When i was sworn into the senate in 2017 that was diane who welcomed me thrive invited me to the senate hide way and presented me with a glass of California Wine and with the other hand a binder full of her draft bills. And true to her memorial roots we were deeply emerged in the details of each bill and how each was playing on the streets of our rbo lost states some of my americans of diane are our times together in a script a secure meeting room in the United States senate and each week the members would walk in to that wood paneled room no cameras, no public, no devices. planes flicking over . Senators of those both parties who would take off their jackets and really up their sleeves putting beyond partisanship to discuss our national security. There we would review classified material in the cia and the United States military and god forbid if one of them gave an evasive answer. Dianne feinstein with her trademark grimacing grin with lift up hero memo and glance at the others of us on the dias and question the witness that that prosecutor a. D. Mirrored in that room give or take and substantive debate and problem solving. And that was quintessentially of Dianne Feinstein at her best. As i close allow me to turn back the clock thirty years the tuesday november 3rd, 1992. I was a young prosecutor in alameda and on that evening i got in any toyota and drove across the bay bridge and pulled into the Fairmont Hotel and walked up to a huge and packed ballroom. There on stage stood department of fish wildlife and Barbara Boxer hands raised in what is the nation would mayor and one of two women u. S. Senators a job she won alongside Barbara Boxer in 1992, dubbed the year of the woman. We celebrated an historic feet we were the first female mayor and one of two women u. S. Senators a job she won alongside Barbara Boxer in 1992, dubbed the year of the woman. And this unite we celebrated diane and the next day would take office as the first female senator every for the great state of california. That is fast forward today, i travel the city to celebrate diane this time from washington d. C. On air force two. Diane the women of america have come a long way our country has come a long way and you helped to move the ball forward and our nation salutes you, you, you diane clapping. please welcome the senator Chuck Schumer majority leader of the u. S. Senate clapping. thank you, mayor, and Vice President Kamala Harris and San Franciscos mayor london breed and cantor and katherine and all dianes family and Little Family and friends. Now a story of diane i thought is convince essentially her some of us might remember years ago senator Dianne Feinstein injured her ankle most people might see a doctor. But focused on recovering but diane forgot it. It was the week of the lake tahoe senate and she was in 1997 meeting leaders from nevada all for a cause near and deer to her heart preserving lac tahoe for years. And that morning remembered a bone pop but choose to finish her day or think thinking about it turns out was a significant fracture you are she only offered three words i just did. Now many agree actives can define her strong and unflappable and affairs and practical. But one quality above all in any mind and forever set diane apart. In integrity integrity she was a leader of uncommon dignity she was propelled and never let her stray from a cause she know was right 78 i have stone unflappable right now. When they embraced an issue no matter what other thought her integrity made her straggler i was dtla proud festival in 1994 when i closely worked with diane for the web and diane championed in the senate and worked that bill harder than anyone and attacking every pitfall and resisting broadside from the ncra. Thanks to her dedication her unflab ability and here integrity america turned a leaf. Working with diane on as a result weapons ban was one of the proudest moment not only call a colleague but a close friend. And what a loving caring friend she was. When any daughter first moved to San Francisco out of college that september i got a call from diane show asked me does issuing daughter have any where to go for the Holy Services she mind no. Well, shes going to service with me. So fantastic things i miss her ability to win over doubters and there were many not by putting them down but with her el enhance and possess and piercing witness and her dedication thoroughly she was better prepared and informed than about anyone else i cant tell you how many times diane would say let me go home and heed going on o come 40 or 50 or 60 questions the next day ill miss her one the great deal markers was a mallist bit of Common Ground if it meant moving an issue forwarded even on gun safety and womens rights and so many issues she was never afraid of working though she disagreed she was the living person and 6 institutions built by coordination. And finally, i also be ipa debt to diane not just a colleague but. Father and daughter because of diane my daughters grew up in a world that was a little bit fairer and more judge and more accepting of women in leadership. Speaking at Stanford University in 199 three diane confessed never saw this woman in this role or that role she said was to go life to the fullist and accept champion and take risks and always protect youre her integrity so this is a great loss for the senate of california for america. But we give thanks thanks to thank that someone so rare so dedicated and with a diagrams like presence served our country for so many wonderful years clapping . Now id like to read a statement from form senate from the Democratic Party john. Our country california and my hometown of San Francisco has lost a great Public Servant but i lost a friend of 50 years this was a force to be recommended with and she showed up when the chips were down and saved San Francisco during the takeist hour and showed political courage who anyone else did in the as a United States senator. And the loved her for that my heart goes out to her family and especially her daughter educating republican and granddaughter rest in peace from the former chairman of the Democratic Party in california clapping. now, please join me in welcoming the San Francisco girls chorus. clapping singing . Dream the impossible dream. Fight the unbeatable for sorrow to to fight the unfightable wrong to to try when youre too weary to fight the unbeatable song this is my prayer to follow the stars no later than how hopeless no matter how far. To fight to be willing to march into and the world will be better for this. To reach the unreachable stars clapping. now, please join me in welcoming our speaker america the honorable nancy pelosi former u. S. House speaker clapping. good afternoon, everyone. Diane diane all your life you have exchanged everyone to do our best now as was honor youre leadership celebrate your life and express our sorrow are for our passing living up to our standard is quite a challenge hover we started with the president of the United States having his plane carry you, you home we loved you so much he said i wish i could have been on the plane taking her home and raising the america flag beautiful landing in the arms of First Responder and lifting you up her family on saturday. Over the weekend your beloved 49 and great San Francisco giants paid tribute to you at their game and yesterday San Franciscos mayor london breed received you a city hall and we of the you were welcomed by the san franciscans and thousands of people came to pay their respective and into the night the family had to extend it time for people to pay their rights and the blue angels the fleet week will be dedicated to you and now this listen to this clapping. the blue angels will have a missing women forms honoring Dianne Feinstein she flew with them i cant imagine people crying and teams cheering and ships sailing and by angels all honoring Dianne Feinstein so strong a lady so gentle and trail blazing model and a measure of generosity and they come again, while their eco system lets recognition the members of congress who were here the house and senate please stand so we can recognition you all clapping. thank you, you know. From the most vulnerable in our might the mow powerful person in the world diane rathd everyone with respect and thank you, katherine and rick and i whether we think for sharing diane with us. We all smile thinking of diane going going to her first Civic Engagement with katherine in a stroller and years later. It is what diane wants thats what we get and years later with eileen diane called noodle in our honor and noodle in here arms and blue angels in the sky. Diane got strength from you noodle and rick and katherine we drew strength from her i hope that is a comfort to you that so many people mourn your loss and praying for you at this sad time. Diane i ask you to talk personally we seen neighbors and political i should say in the same arena diane loved cultivating people and flowers and cultivated relationships bringing people together officially and diane was a matchmaker now some of you know that and were here with jerry brown and choorlt and george. Quadriplegic my daughter and nancy was tattoo diane and said thank you, diane for allowing us for your presence in the happy place diane corridor forward had a happy place and she challenged us all. Diane cultivated people and loyal to hearsay of commissioners and staff many are here and hear it from you. clapping i have a tshirt and it says many have worn this i survived dianes staff laughter and diane cultivated flowers loved flowers and grew them and showed them and pained them and with drawings and anyone have a mug a dining anything . And neighbors and i knew see from our window that diane had the most fabulous as neighbors and friends diane and i took pride in working in california and ill remember this one time in 2015 diane and i expressed our concern to echt about the Chinese Government and disrespect for the definitely will i los angeles and diane spoke we have gone great advise but the best advise again and again nancy you dont have to be the one on the attack let other people do that why dont you do that . Maam, Vice President thank you for honoring us with had your presence today in honoring diane youre a good friend and official society and senator Chuck Schumer majority leader of the u. S. Senate you spoke so wonderfully about diane and her accomplishment thank you, thank you for your buff remarks of her passing all that you have done to honor her memory and she has a Lasting Legacy from the cable cars to the assault weapon bans and the list goes on and on from the u. S. Capital to San Francisco where Dianne Feinstein is our forever mayor forever mayor. Diane was a commanding mayor for 10 powerful years that when they are term was up and some of the people started to run for mayor, schoolchildren were saying can a man be a mayor of San Francisco laughter i got it. Diane laughter not a mayor . And diane left us this. She left on her own terms she was proud to confirm with one hundred and 45 biden judges. clapping. and chicano she walked on this floor last thursday which would be her last day and walked on to the floor and voted to advance legislation to keep government open for the people. clapping. planes flying overhead . This is just the beginning all weekend she has fleet week dedicated to diane and fly overs all weekend she would like it like that and begin this beautiful contribute for the poem by emerson ill end with that and america anthem regulate them as a of me i believed in sharing the blessing i received and in my heart when my days are through America America i did my best for you. Dianne feinstein, diane we know you did your best for america may you, you rest in peace clapping. thank you, maam speaker. And told the blue angels now theyre given up more energy were excited for the senators legacy though loved her as well. At this time i want to welcome for the final remarks of the day Dianne Feinstein granddaughter grandchild Eileen Feinstein mariano. Thank you, San Franciscos mayor london breed and thank you to everyone in the audience for making this journey out here today and for braving the heat it is an honor to any grandmother. My grandmother will be remembered by those in San Francisco, california and the United States for so many reasons. A number of which have been mentioned today. So san franciscans Dianne Feinstein guided the city and saved our beloved cable cars and created pier three 9 and fought for the Lieutenant Governor community during the pandemic fight for lgbtq. Senator Dianne Feinstein established joshua tree and Beautiful Lake tahoe and money in his California Water system and protected californias deserts. clapping. for those across the country Dianne Feinstein will be remembered for banning a result weapon clapping. creating lifesaving amber alerts and rooting out and banning torture. She will also be remembered across the country for shattering the Glass Ceiling she showed women everywhere they can make an impact and deserve a seat at the table clapping. but to me she will be remembered as the most incredible grandmother. Minutes after i was born they hospital she x proclaimed to my mom and dad oh, wow. She looks like me, you should change her name to diane laughter and from then on quo were streamlining close when i was a toddler i would spend nights at my grandmothers home in San Francisco and taught me to play chess authority she hatred it we would pick flowers from her gaerp and draw them together for dogging making a difference and giving me hair cuts at home not kitchen much to my parents dismay my hair turned out crooked and loved to teach about San Francisco history and why there are not asphalt and the best places in the city to view San Francisco. At the end of the day, we would curl up and watch a moving for our favorite tv show and remember that was time to go to sleep she would sing me the song you are my sunshine and was an unwavering supporting system and never failed to tell me how proud she was of me owe could bring to her any worries or fear and she had a solution a constant unindividually source of love. As i got older started sharing her witch and lessons ill carry with me and work to do something for our entire life something that energize i and inspires and makes the world a better place for the people that live in and why did any grandmother do that she said you have to work hard and put in the hours and work your way up my grandmother do that two it didnt matter how many of these you lose pickup yourself and you keep going no matter was that and should would say to me any ever go out of town didnt no matter if youre going to the city or the desert or beach or is mountains always wear and black pantsuit no occasion you cant wear and black pantsuit. To my grandmother i promise to also work to my long suit to earn my spurs and keep on going and never forget my black pantsuit your family loves you proud of you and miss you and you will always, always be my best friend clapping . Thank you, eileen and kathy republican and your entire family so many Dianne Feinstein staff and colleagues from the Senate People who are coming far and wide thank you to all San Francisco for your love and your support of senator Dianne Feinstein and her family at that time her legacy will continue to live on in everything we could to lead the city and this country this has been an x the record surf we appreciate the Vice President to represent our country who demonstrated the importance of what senator Dianne Feinstein means not just to San Francisco and the state of california but the entire country. It is so meaningful to be here with each and wench everyone and people both held to lead the city you are all in our heaters and prayers we continue it mourn senator Dianne Feinstein but always, always be remembered some e in so many corners of the city and state and in corners of this country and at this time we want to welcome back the girl chorus for the final song for in honor of our great senator senator Dianne Feinstein. singing . San Francisco Open your golden gate. San francisco San Francisco welcome me home again. San Francisco Open your golden gate. San francisco here is your pledging to wonder no more. Love you best. In the golden west. San francisco welcome me home again, im coming home to room room roam no more. It only makes me love you best. In the golden west San Francisco welcome me home again never to roam no more clapping. . Thank you, again. Everyone and thank you for joining us, we really appreciate you being here on behalf of senator Dianne Feinstein family. 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