A Loyola University professor. And now, it is my pleasure to introduce mr. Jonathan jarvis, the 18th director of the National Park service. Thanarvis oversees more 1000 National Parks that attract 80,000 visitors every year. He has reinvigorated the he isal park service, and a recognized world leader in cultural and restorative management. Please quiet down, thank you, and welcome mr. Jonathan jarvis. [applause] Jonathan Jarvis good afternoon. It is a great honor for me to be here with you at this incredible luncheon to celebrate the legacy and contributions of African Americans to the memory of the United States of america. I would to thank a few folks for us. Dr. Evelyn higginbotham, barbara done, sylvia ferris. In 2016, the National Park service and foss allah are celebrating your centennial. This is held by africanamerican memories. The theme is directly connected to the National Park service and it caused us to reflect on the legacy of African Americans. Our National Parks, especi