Partnership like Velcro University and ever source academy, to not only ensure our local businesses have Skilled Workforce they need to thrive but also better prepare our students for success after graduation. Manchester proud, a coalition of business leaders, is putting together the First Ever Community based Strategic Plan for our School District to make sure we have strong Public Education that sets our students up for success. And this year, we were able to give our Public Schools the largest increase in funding in 14 years. [applause] manchester has always been a city of immigrants, and we are proud to celebrate our diversity. [applause] mayor, i have appointed more people from historically underrepresented communities on our city boards, emissions than ever before. And commissions than ever before. Office, theyear in five flags flew at city hall for the first time. [applause] as you can tell, i love manchester, and i am so pleased to welcome you all here. One of the great things