He start with 10. Theres no further business. Okay. Thank. clapping. thank you very much im on and on the and have the distinct honor of being the executive director and ceo of the California Historical society a true, true guarantor us chance to welcome you to the magnificent lookeron honor to be here im thankful to you for joining us during the week that giving thanks im grateful for mayor ed lee and senator mark leno and Assembly Member tilly chang to my team and volunteers our board of trustees particularly mike ourth president that the president of another company joined by Tony Gonzales and board president from la thank you and truly an honor to welcome the members of the press and the cultivate and business communities in 1865 alfred the specifying architect of the treasurer took a trip to San Francisco ideas for a second u. S. Mint the state of california was 15 years old acquired in sight for the federal government in 1868 fifth and mission was an unlikely site two wars okay a
Well, good morning and thank you for being here im tom the director of the office of Economic Workforce Development for city of San Francisco were here to launch shop and dine in the 49 the 3 and 4 manual campaign focused on supporting and driving the local businesses to San Francisco restaurants retailers and Office Spaces now for the Holiday Season is shopping local is important a shift in one percent pending in San Francisco generated one thing Million Dollar of economic 2i689 one hundred Million Dollars were here today and Assembly Hall owned by ron and trisha and theyre joined by their youngest employee carlo laughter that is rumored that mayor ed lee does his shopping here but have to wait further in the program to see this is true and joined by office space leaders from the fillmore Merchant Community weve been hearing from scott from the Small Business network and a leader in the shop and dine campaign and from the owner in detail the president i believe of the fillmore Associa
Let us pray. Lord, god, source of all that is good and just, be with us now and help us begin this ceremony in gratitude, for this opportunity to recognize and honor your gifts of courage and selfless service. Witnessed to us in these heroic acts of Lieutenant Colonel charles kettles. Let his courage remind us today and tomorrow of the great Human Dignity that possesses an indomitable spirit to serve and protect those most in need. We ask now that Lieutenant Colonel kettles actions we honor provide hope and inspiration for those who face the perils of terror and danger as they serve their brothers and sisters. Lord, bless this ceremony, the acts we honor, that they may strengthen the values that we hold dear in this nation, in our military, and our families, and our way of life. We ask all this in your holy name, amen. Good morning, everybody. Please have a seat. Welcome to the white house. Of all the privileges of this office, none is greater than serving as the commander in chief of
The architect of the capitols office is responsible to the United States congress and the Supreme Court for the maintenance, operations, development, and preservation of more than 17 million square feet than 553ngs and more acres of land throughout capitol hill, including the u. S. Capitol , senate and house Office Buildings, the library of congress, and many others. Ayers was named the 11th architect of the capital after being nominated by president obama and confirmed by the senate for a 10year term. After studying architecture at the university of maryland and, he joined the air force while earning his architectural license in california simultaneously. Following five years of active duty with the air force, he went into private practice. He then joined the voice of america, where he led design and construction efforts in greece and in germany. After five years abroad, he and his family moved to washington, hired asd mr. Ayers was assistant senate superintendent. He subsequently ser