 for the old time. All his old friends were not forgotten by Warley. So it is just once again a tremendous honor and a wonderful privilege for me to welcome you all, to thank you for coming, and thank you for all of your efforts that you have contributed to making Erie what it is today. Now the plaques that we will be unveiling recognize those who contributed between the founding of Erie in 1960 and the inauguration of these grounds. We will have another event for those who were present during the Chandler years, that first dozen years where Erie really began to take on its personality. Next Thursday in Kerry's garden, the Japanese garden, we will have a Melinda Sena for all of the folks from the Chandler years, and we define the Chandler years as from 1960 to the present. So all are welcome to that merry end. With that I would like to, I believe, invite Dr. Woods to participate in the unveiling of the plaques for the Erie pioneers. Dr. Woods will be on that side and I will be on this side as well. Okay, very good. To make a short response on behalf of the Erie pioneers. I quote my name on the other side of the plaques into the bin, a disaster if my name is not sponsored on behalf. Well thank you very much Erie, Thor Robert Siggler, Erie Director General, Professor Dr. Elizabeth Woods, Chair, Erie Board of Trustees, I'd like to mention former Secretary Yap, other distinguished guests, fellow pioneers, ladies and gentlemen. I have been tasked to give the response on behalf of the other 341 individuals listed on the plaque, which was just unveiled. I understand this will be permanently installed in one of the walls inside. I am greatly honoured and at the same time humbled in accepting this assignment. Honoured because going to the least you can see the names of individuals who have been recognized by National Academies of Science, professional owner societies and international organizations for their contributions to the betterment of humanity. To be included in such a list is indeed a great honor. I am humbled at the same time because I feel so unworthy to be speaking on behalf of this elite group. Please allow me to highlight a name on this list of Erie pioneers. I am referring to Federico V. Ramas, a very close friend and colleague. Tongetto, as his friends call him, was one of the first, if not the first professional staff member, hired by Erie. He, together with Lloyd Johnson, were the architects of Erie's experimental plaques, which were meticulously measured and can easily be irrigated and ordained to meet the needs of Erie's research scientists. Many of you may not know Tongetto, as I fondly call Federico V. Ramas, is the father of a member of Erie's Board of Trustees, Dr. Merlinda Ramas-Roman. On behalf of my fellow Erie pioneers, I find Erie's management, headed by Dr. Robert Siddler, Erie Director General, and Professor Dr. Elizabeth Woods, chair of the Erie Board of Trustees, for this plaque commemorating the Erie pioneers. We truly appreciate the honor and recognition you have afforded us. Thank you and God bless. Thank you, Mr. Salica. I have just been informed by a young upstart here, a great pioneer with us, and then you wanted to introduce him to the crowd. Dr. Atnali Salavro Villegas, the six-week soul. I'll be back, excuse me. Okay, I'm sorry to intrude now. Thank you for the intrusion. Okay, with that we come to the conclusion of the formal part of this morning's ceremony. For those of you that would like to join in on the tour of Erie facilities, we had some trailers waiting down the front, so please just make your way directly there. Otherwise, we hope you've enjoyed the morning and that you will participate in the rest of the Erie activities to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Okay, wait, wait. And the Board of Trustees will move to the boardroom. And the Board of Trustees will head straight to the boardroom.