[applause] thank you all so much. President marsh, speaker mccutcheon, members of the alabama legislature, chief justice stuart, justices of the alabama supreme court, distinguished guests, and my fellow alabamians. [applause] yall please be seated. What a game. [laughing] [applause] i was honored to attend last nights game, and witnessed a remarkable victory for the university of alabama, which brings another National Title to the great state of alabama. [applause] im proud of the entire alabama football team. Their victory is another example of excellence in our state striving for continued excellent. We are so very proud of them. As we begin the 2018 legislative session, we recognize alabama has experienced a significant transformation in government since the first day of the 2017 legislative session. On this occasion last year, i sat where my friend president del marsh sits tonight. And now due to a Successful Transition in State Government, i humbly stand before you as the 54th go