 Welcome to the City Council meeting. We have a proclamation here of the City Council, the City of Santa Mone, recognizing the Santa Mone Valley Islamic Center and the Santa Mone American Muslim community for their contributions to the Santa Mone community. Whereas Santa Mone is the home to the Santa Mone Valley Islamic Center, which is dedicated to serving the spiritual needs of the Santa Mones Muslim community and promoting interfaith cooperation by providing an environment for dialogue, education and fellowship. And whereas the Santa Mone Valley Islamic Center has provided many volunteer services to the Santa Mone community, including but not limited to the following. Packing and distributing 100,000 pounds of food staples and masks to at-risk communities in the Bay Area through their You're Not Alone program in partnership with Support Life Foundation and other Bay Area mosques and organizations. Sponsoring the Santa Mone Valley Islamic Center Blood Drives with the American Red Cross, being one of the largest donors to the Contra Costa Food Bank, donating $25,000 to $30,000 every year in addition to the estimated $250,000 in donation to community members in need. And whereas Muslims have been a part of US history from the beginning and have contributed to the production of wealth and construction of the nation, they're also a part of the rich history of the civil rights movement. And whereas almost 10,000 Muslims reside in Contra Costa County and make innumerable contributions to the cultural, political and economic fabric and wellbeing of California and the United States. And whereas American Muslims are teachers, lawyers, doctors, social workers, tech workers, nurses and business owners among numerous other valued professions as well as peace builders, activists, entrepreneurs and politicians. And whereas it is appropriate to acknowledge and promote awareness of the myriad of invaluable contributions of the American Muslims in California and across the country and to extend them the respect and camaraderie every American deserves. Now therefore be it resolved that the city council of the city of Santa Mone does hereby recognize the California state designation of August 2023 as American Muslim Appreciation and Awareness Month to acknowledge the rich history, contributions and guiding virtues of Muslims and to commend all Muslim communities in California for their lasting positive impact they made toward the investment of our city and country. Signed, David Hudson, Mayor, City of Santa Mone. Thank you. We'll let you guys hold it there. Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem. In the name of God, the most beneficent and most merciful. As-salamu alaikum, may the peace be upon you. Dear Mayor Hudson, council members, ladies and gentlemen, today I stand before you with immense pride and gratitude for the support of the city council. I stand before you with immense pride and gratitude on behalf of the Santa Mone Islamic Center, representing and celebrating the Santa Mone Muslim communities recognition during this proclamation month in our beloved city of Santa Mone, California. This honor not only shines a light on the outstanding contributions of our community, but also reflects the rich diversity and the community that define our community. As we gather here today, it's essential to acknowledge the remarkable growth of the Muslim population in the larger San Francisco Bay Area with an estimated population of about over 250,000. About 10,000 to 20,000 people live in the Tri Valley and we actively are embedded in working towards the community development. We play a vital role in the tapestry of our region's culture and progress. Much of that was also highlighted in the proclamation that was just done, so I really appreciate that. In addition, just a little bit of a history, time is of the essence, so keeping it short, the Santa Mone Valley Islamic Center was established 30 years ago as a small room. Now it serves and continues to serve as a beacon, a place of worship and a hub for outreach programs that benefit not only Muslims, but for our entire community. The volunteer members tirelessly put their efforts in fostering interfaith dialogue, promoting education and providing vital social services for young and adults to be alike, to be good citizens and contribute to the community. In this month of proclamation, we want to affirm our commitment to inclusivity, understanding and respect for all faith and culture. We recognize that our strength lies in our unity and this honor reminds us of the importance of coming together as a diverse community. As we celebrate the Santa Mone Muslim communities achievements today, let us also pledge to continue this bridge that we have formed, continue to build more new bridges, fostering the understanding and ensuring that our city remains a place where every culture and faith is embraced and cherished. Thank you, Santa Mone, for this wonderful celebration of diversity and for the bright future, we envision together as a united community. Thank you all. Thank you. Any comments from the Council? I did want to say one thing, it's been a long time, but I have not forgotten. I was the Mayor in 9-11 when it happened and I'll never forget how quickly the Islamic Center lined up outside our previous City Hall at 222 to meet our amount to sign the book of condolence for that night when many of us were trying to decide whether or not we were even going to have a meeting. But that's a different story. I mean, the response from the Islamic Center was immediate and very powerful. Thank you so much. We will not forget that.