Mayor ed lee but Assembly Member tom who is on his way to join us today. Thank you. clapping. this is a special day for San Francisco children well be introducing the final version off our legislation the children and Families First initiative today at the board of supervisors meeting the final result was much, much input. From mire colleagues and from mayor lees office the reward for working together is a strong, strong piece of legislation supported by not only by me but all 11 members of the board of supervisors and mayor ed lee. clapping. San Franciscos population totaled children population is approximately one hundred and 9 thousand children. 56 thousands of those attend our publics schools theres about 35 thousand children between the age of zero and 5. This is why were asking voters to support the children and Families Initiative which brings amendments to our city chart of four elements number one reorientation of our children and family fund passed in 1991 and 2001. Two the r
And aortas and preschool it was a wonderful thing in San Francisco the town that time forgot e and the Rainy Day Fund i knew what it was like to get a pink slip i said id rather wear one then get one kids related to a certain teacher and the teacher was begun were one of the few places in california that really didnt have large layoffs so its been a great journey without the board of supervisors and the School District working no partnership now and then none of this could happen once a teacher also a teacher i knew there was a difference between the city and school governs when the supervisors got elected to a certainly district all of a sudden the parents are asking for a crossing guard there is no heat in the classroom and the initiative placing class that was recommended in 2000 came screaming to me i dont know about schools additional they learned so thank you. clapping. thank you tom. So i want to give an acknowledge this is thank you to the School Board Members concluding Vice P
This is reflected in this initiative to have families analyst it easier and to increase it at the time not only when the city is plentiful but when the city wants to enjoy more investments and im happy to join the entire board of supervisors the elected officials and tom who started a lot of this back in the days when he was supervisor i give him credit along with applicant working together theyre pushing hard to make sure we have the best programs and we have the opportunity to have this conversation with the public this november. Were going to have the best children enrichment programs in the world here in San Francisco. Raids our families here and get our kids in the Public Schools . Going to be the best city for the families here thank you, mayor ed lee he did a pretty good job introducing Assembly Speaker tom hes also going to be considered an educator and the only reason were talking re30 years anything is because of tom. Thank you very much clapping. very kind words this is so c
Quickly. President chiu, supervisor tang. Supervisor kim. Supervisor david campos. Supervisor mar. Supervisor wiener. clapping. and ill bet you theyre all around somewhere but right now i want to bring up two supervisors that really worked hard with my office to put this altogether. Their staff were incredible. And putting a lot of time and crafting something that is so strong that i believe its going to turn the tide around when it comes to childrens staying in San Francisco so let me bring up both supervisor avalos and supervisor kim to say a few words. Supervisor avalos clapping. thank you, norman i want to say its been a honor to work with you and helping to craft of the Children Family initiative thats not been easy but its one that we set out to do together and really by who is here on the steps of city hall the foundation of the Community Community and the which shall and families that will be getting the services weve done a great effort to pull together a Great Initiative to l
Forward in whatever their path of life to make a positive contribution to the strength of our democracy. Bless us this day bless us this day and every day and all that is done within these hallowed halls n for your greater honor and glory amen. The speaker pro tempore the compare compare and announces to the house his approval thereof. Pursuant to clause 1 of rule 1, the journal stands approved. The pledge of allegiance will be led by the gentleman from ohio, mr. Chabot. Mr. Chabot please join me in the pledge. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The speaker pro tempore the chair will entertain requests for oneminute speeches. For what purpose does the gentleman from nebraska seek recognition . Request unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. Revise and extend my. The speaker pro tempore without objection, the gentleman is recognized fo