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I am now pleased to present the APTA Awards. APTO Award winners set the standard for public transportation through their leadership and innovation, making significant contributions to the field and supporting stronger communities. It feels really, absolutely marvelous because a lot of my friends in the industry are are really appreciating what I've done for them and everything, and it's just sometimes feels overwhelming. But on the other hand, it's like the message of the day, life is good. And so yeah, I feel very happy about it. Just means that. Somebody who started their career as a bus operator in this industry can end up here. Well, it feels absolutely amazing. I told my team when when I came seven years ago, that one day if they worked hard, that we could be transit system of the Year. And you know, I have the best team ever and they deserve all of this and more. Such an honor, such an unbelievable recognition of everything I've put into my career. To APTA, to the, you know, the state association. It's just it's there are no words that just. Great, great honor. I am so excited and I want to thank all the industry for recognizing Team Metro 13,000. My colleagues are working 24/7, 365 really transformed America's metro system, leading on ridership, leading on safety, leading on customer satisfaction, and I am so happy for them to get the recognition they deserve. They're just incredible people and I'm just really thankful to be part of this team.