joe and 12 grandchildren. rest in peace. may your memory be a blessing and the rest i submit. >> thank you supervisor mandelman. supervisor melgar. >> thank you madam clerk. colleagues, today i have a in memorial. district 7 lost one of its true characters, fred martin, jr. who was a neighborhood icon. he was an avid walker of the west portal corridor. he was quick with a story and would talk to anyone often. he loved attendeding the greater west portal neighborhood association meetings. he enjoyed a notable career at bank of america, which lead to his involvement in politics and friendships with many prominent politicians. fred was an accomplished author as well. he wrote abraham lincoln path to election, greatest victory. passed surrounded by loving family. survived by his wife ashirly, daughter lori, son drew, sister pat, family and a wide circle of cousins and friends. the west portal neighborhood will not be the same without him and the rest i submit. thank you. >> thank you supervisor melgar. supervisor