 Hello everyone. This is DAV National Commander Butch Weddin. I'm joined here today by Department of Nebraska's Commander James Jacob and Benefits Protection Team Leader Jim Shuey. I'm very proud to present you with DAV's Outstanding Performance and Advocacy, or OPA award for 2019-2020 for Division IV, with Jim Shuey recognized as a top performing benefits protection team leader. Nebraska has been one of our hotbeds for advocacy for the over the years and we're very proud of all you do in the Cornhusker State for our nation's veterans and their families. Specifically, the Department of Nebraska worked with the Nebraska Veterans Council, Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Nebraska Unicameral Legislature to secure passage of legislation to the exempt 50% of military retirement for state income tax. Jim, I know you were one of the two DAV members chosen to serve on the Veterans Home Board, tasked with standardizing admission policies for the state's veterans homes, and the Department of Nebraska has been very involved with helping educate lawmakers on veterans issues through DAV's visions for veterans. I want to extend my congratulations to you all and give you a chance to say a few words. Jim, thanks for all your continued work. Let's start with you. Thank you, Commander Whitehead. First, I'd like to thank Director Reese, Joy Elam, and the amazing staff we have in our Washington DC headquarters for all their support and guidance they've given us through the years. Commander Jim Jacob and Agent Jamie Jacob for their support in helping me and assisting the department in our legislative affairs. And most importantly, all the members of the Nebraska DAV who have bought into the legislative programs and initiatives that we have going here. It truly proves the point that veterans make the difference. And lastly, I'd like to thank my beautiful wife, who has been supportive of me for doing this for 14 or 15 years now I couldn't go without her and again, thank you all for this award. And thank you, Commander. Wonderful. Thank you, Jim. And Department Commander James Jacob, you must be incredibly proud of the work that the department has done on behalf of veterans. Tell me your reaction to receiving this award. Commander Whitehead, it's a great honor to be able to work with Jim, and all the work he has done, those in Washington DC, those at national headquarters as well. Jim worked so hard, and this award just proves his dedication to our veterans to the DAV itself. For the last few years, I've got to really work with him really close on this. It's just a great honor for be with Jim and Jamie, and all those in Nebraska DAV. Well done to the entire department and everyone who has been involved in advocating for veterans, both there in Nebraska and across the entire nation. Congratulations again to you both and keep up their incredible work.