 It is the three-column, three-story, full facade panel that once supported Floor's 101 through 103, located two stories above the center of the impact zone of the North Power. Ten years ago today we learned the very high cost of freedom. In one single day we learned about the incredible heroism of ordinary people who faced horrific circumstances and who confronted tragedy with courage and with strength. And I got to thinking, what would I say to my grandchildren to explain to them about 9-11 and its significance. And as I did that, a couple words continued to wander through my mind. One of the words was remember, the other word was thanks. A better America emerged in those few months after 9-11, more determined about our mission, more connected to each other, more compassionate about others. But I believe an even better America will emerge in the coming years. Let us continue to build a better country and let us honor the patriots and heroes of 9-11 who have left us but whose legacy remains inside us all. This beam from the World Trade Center will help us hold on to a permanent part of our history as a nation. It's a reminder of our freedoms and more importantly a reminder of our sacrifices. It also stands as a memorial to those heroes who responded to that tragedy, including the role of many Texans as Van mentioned and first responders from Fort Worth who stepped up, showed up when duty called. Countless first responders from our city, our region and our state answered that call. They embraced their sworn duty and now it is my duty and your duty to honor them, to honor their memories of those who were lost, those who responded and the generations who were not of age to remember this and those to come. We must teach them least we forget.