Distinguished history of the Senate Finance committee. We begin the program tonight with the presentation of colors by the United States capitol and theeremonial unit pledge of allegiance. Please rise. Forward, march. Right shoulder. Eady please join in the pledge of allegiance. 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. Right forward. Turn, march. Thank you very much. You may be seated. Our celebration this evening is possible because we have generous support from the bank of america, from grant thornton, from allergen, from the National Retail federation, from the association of global automakers, united technology, and the ongoing support of our society members. We have several of our Board Members who are here. I would invite you to stand up, Board Members of the society. Thank you very much for your work. [applause] we are here today to raise a toast to the Se