 Paula Sutton, a trusted financial advisor, volunteer, and philanthropist, became involved with interfaith ministries when Elliot Gershenson was CEO. A friend, Marla Williams, who was a donor for Meals on Wheels, was invited to an appreciation dinner for reception for Meals on Wheels donors. Her husband was out of town, so she invited me. So it was sort of like a destiny, maybe. But Elliot Gershenson, who was the director at the time, was very enthusiastic about it and stayed telling me the missions and giving me all the advantages of being part of this mission and it touched my heart, especially the interfaith piece of it. I have become one of her terrific admirers for everything that she's done and everything that she's accomplished. I mean, she's truly an amazing woman. Her participation began with the Tapestry Gala. Eventually, she was recruited to serve on IAM's board and ultimately appointed chairman. She led in the Many Faiths Building Together capital campaign and guided the board in acquiring the 3303 main IAM headquarters, as well as the land at 3202 San Jacinto, the future home to our Meals on Wheels operations. The most amazing thing is, it's not limited to just local things. Paula is involved on an international basis and you know, through Prather Center, I think. They educate young girls in India and that's their goal. You know, to me it's just amazing to offer opportunities and to care like that and to have that kind of caring personality and that caring disposition and it's not necessarily the things that are the socially prominent things to do. I can't think of anybody who deserves it more. We're so proud of you Paula. You know, you help us with our finances but you help us in so many ways, connecting different friends that need jobs or scholarships. You're always there to help people and connect people. I'm one of the many people who appreciate all that you've done and hope for many years of being able to see you do it and to being able to carry your train while you do it. Thank you so much for all of it. Congratulations Paula. We're so proud to honor you tonight with the Interfaith Ministries Tapestry Award. You bring as much honor to this award as the honor I hope brings to you tonight. Thank you for being there for IAM in its early days as we continue to grow. Thank you for nurturing me as the CEO in my early years and thank you for giving your heart and soul to our work all the time. Thank you and muzzled up. For her dedicated service and commitment to IAM's work, we are proud to honor Paula Sutton at this year's Tapestry Gala.