 Good evening ladies and gentlemen. It is the duty and honor of the presiding officer of the residents in our Congress to update the on-campus student body on the progress of RIC at the fourth house meeting of the semester. Purpose of the speeches to celebrate the accomplishments RIC has achieved so far this year and to challenge representatives in the audience to act in the best interest of the on-campus population. This body of students represents the 18 campus communities of the University of Arkansas where approximately 5,600 students call home. Being a member of this body is a privilege and a responsibility because you have been chosen to represent the interests of your peers to be the bridge between housing administration and the general on-campus population. Every year the residents in our Congress strives to improve the quality of life for its constituents. This year RIC has voiced its opinion on several issues concerning the on-campus students. Towards the beginning of last year we broke down the wall of hate that divides the community of the writing on the wall project ceremony. We commended ourselves to take a stand against sexual assault by supporting the It's On Us campaign. We walked across the entire campus to check in the lighting in order to make the campus safer for its students at the campus eyeing tour. We created a campus created that establishes the values that we want to uphold. We passed a resolution to establish the testing policy for mid-term exams. We helped to bring the wonderful Carlotta Walsel neater, the youngest member of the Little Rock Nine, to the University of Arkansas for the first time to talk about race relations and gender equality. We are working with Trans-Indian Parking to reduce the cost of residents or parking for residents assistance. And we continue to educate students on the issues of our society. That our society is facing throughout our year in the review program. Looking back it would seem that we've had our other successful year so far. However, our work is not done. In order for us to continue moving forward, we have to be bold enough to take the next step. Therefore, I challenge the members of this organization to be proactive in our efforts to make living on campus at the University of Arkansas the utmost memorable and enjoyable experience for our fellow on-campus students. Let's actively pursue the interests of our peers. Let's have the difficult conversations that bring about change rather than hate. Let us stand for what we believe in and be the ambassadors of change that we have been called to be. Together we can accomplish more than you think. Thank you all for continuing to make a difference on this campus. I'm proud of how this House of Representatives executive team has developed this year. RFC has come a long ways from years past. I hope that tonight has inspired you and encouraged you to be bold and take the next step. Thank you.