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TPA is honored to announce that the City of Half Moon Bay has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant writing and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their projects in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their […]

TPA congratulates the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (NVRRWP) for being awarded the Water and Environment Award of Merit at the Engineering News-Record California’s 2019 Regional Best Projects Awards. NVRRWP is a collaborative partnership between the Cities of Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, the Del Puerto Water District, and Stanislaus County. The program is a regional […]

TPA is honored to announce the City of Emeryville has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank […]

TPA congratulates the City of Avalon for being awarded a grant in the amount of $100,000 from the Sustainable Communities Program, administered by the Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG). The proceeds of this grant will go toward creating a master active transportation plan for the City. This latest achievement is another example of the […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of San Leandro has asked us to continue to provide state advocacy services to protect and promote their legislative agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, San Leandro!

TPA congratulates the City of Placentia for being awarded a grant in the amount of $280,000 from the Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program administered by Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The proceeds of this grant will benefit the planning and environmental design of the Atwood Off-Street Bike and Recreation Trail. This latest achievement is another example […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Agoura Hills has asked us to continue to provide grant writing and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their funding priorities. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Agoura Hills!

TPA congratulates the City of Reedley (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $200,000 from the Measure C Transit Oriented Development Program, Cycle VII, administered by the Fresno Council of Governments. The proceeds from this grant will allow the City to construct the remaining 32 affordable housing units needed to […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Orange has asked us to continue to provide state advocacy services to protect and promote their legislative agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Orange!

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of San Luis Obispo to provide funding advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you San Luis Obispo!

TPA congratulates the City of Palmdale for being awarded a grant in the amount of $174,000 from the Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The proceeds of this grant will allow the City to improve their existing food rescue program that delivers unused […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Laguna Beach has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. […]

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Sean McReynolds has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Sean brings over five years of government affairs experience to TPA. Sean has both state and federal legislative experience in areas such as healthcare, foreign affairs, water, natural resources, environment, veterans, budget, […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Berkeley has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Berkeley!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Brea has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Dinuba has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that Anaheim Union High School District has asked us to continue to provide funding advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Anaheim Union High School District!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Hesperia has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Hesperia!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Tulare has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Stanton has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Cori Williams has been promoted to the position of Senior Director of the TPA Southern California Office. Cori leads a team that manages a portfolio of over 30 clients, including cities, counties, water districts, sanitation districts, other special districts, and non-profit organizations. Since joining TPA in […]

TPA is honored to announce The Port of Hueneme has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the Port to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Port of Hueneme!

TPA congratulates the City of Avalon for being awarded a grant in the amount of $306,756 from the Adaptation Planning Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). The proceeds of this grant will benefit the City’s Sea Level Rise and Climate Change Adaptation project. This project supports technical studies and community engagement […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Merced has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that Rancho Santiago Community College District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Rancho […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Hanford to provide grant writing services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Hanford!

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Anakaren Cervantes has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Anakaren brings experience in policy research and writing to TPA. Working closely with the State Legislature, Anakaren monitors and analyzes the effect of legislation on TPA clients. Additionally, Anakaren works with our […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Tracy to provide state advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Tracy!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Buena Park has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Montebello to provide grant writing services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Montebello!

TPA congratulates the City of Novato for being awarded a grant in the amount of $220,500 from the Food Waste Prevention and Rescue Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). The proceeds of this grant will help meet the City’s sustainability goals by partnering with local nonprofits to rescue […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Mission Viejo has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Cupertino to provide state advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Cupertino!

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Katie Cleveland has joined our firm as an Administrative Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Katie assists in the day to day operations of TPA including business management, business development, office administration, and financial operations. Katie’s array of responsibilities also include providing service and assistance to […]

TPA is honored to announce that Coast Community College District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Lafayette to provide state advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Lafayette!

TPA is excited to announce that we have been asked to provide state grant writing services by North Central Fire Protection District. We look forward to our collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you North Central Fire Protection District!

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by Sanger Unified School District to provide state grant writing services. We look forward to our collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you Sanger Unified!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Chino Hills has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Chino Hills!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Selma has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, City of […]

TPA is excited to announce that we have been retained by the City of Agoura Hills to provide state grant writing services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Agoura Hills!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Turlock has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Eric O’Donnell has been promoted to the position of Senior Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Eric manages a portfolio of several local public agency clients throughout California, including cities, special districts, and non-profit organizations. Since joining TPA in 2015, Eric has developed policy expertise […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of South El Monte has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Parlier has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that the Oakland Museum of California has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the Museum to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Oakland Museum of […]

TPA is honored to announce that Merced Union High School District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Fullerton has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, […]

TPA congratulates Guadalupe Union School District for being awarded a grant in the amount of $50,000 from the ASES Kids Code Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Education. The proceeds of this grant will allow the District to provide after school programs focused on computer science education and technology to their students. This […]

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Steven Sherry has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Steven brings experience in local governance and grant writing to TPA. Working closely with the State Legislature, Steven monitors and analyzes the effect of legislation on TPA clients. Additionally, Steven works with […]

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been selected by Rio Linda Elverta Recreation and Park District to provide state and federal grant writing services. The District operates several recreation and park facilities in northern Sacramento county. We look forward to our collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into […]

TPA congratulates Central Unified School District for being awarded a grant in the amount of $728,268 from the Proposition 56 Tobacco Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Justice, to reduce illegal sales of tobacco. The proceeds of this grant will allow the District to hire a school resource officers to conduct outreach, and […]

TPA is honored to announce that Orange County Sanitation District has asked us to continue to provide state legislative and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Orange County Sanitation District!

TPA congratulates the City of Sanger for being awarded a grant in the amount of $230,258 from the Proposition 56 Tobacco Grant Program, administered by the California Department of Justice, to reduce illegal sales of tobacco. The proceeds of this grant will allow the Sanger Police Department to conduct staff training to improve their ability […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of El Monte has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, El Monte!

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been selected by Hesperia Recreation and Park District to provide state and federal grant writing services. Established in 1957, the District services fifteen parks and facilities in the City of Hesperia, as well as twelve City historical sites. We look forward to our collaboration with […]

TPA congratulates Anaheim Union High School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $703,515 from the Student Success and Academic Enrichment Grant Program administered by the California Department of Education. The proceeds of this grant will fund the expansion of visual and performing arts education in the District through […]

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District to provide state and federal grant writing services. We look forward to our collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District!

TPA congratulates the City of Costa Mesa (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $148,210 from the Local Government Partnership Program administered by the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) Clean Transportation Funding. The proceeds of this grant will fund the purchase of three light-duty electric vehicles as […]

TPA is honored to announce that County of Mariposa has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the County to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, […]

TPA is honored to announce that Guadalupe Union School District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the District to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Guadalupe Union […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Orange has asked us to continue to provide state advocacy services to protect and promote their legislative agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our continued collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Orange!

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that Zac Commins has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Federal Office. Zac brings Capitol Hill experience to TPA including a robust network of relationships with Congressional Members and staff. In addition to his experience with the appropriations and legislative process, Zac has expertise in […]

TPA was proud to help the City of Pismo Beach (a TPA client) secure the passage of SB 1090 (Monning and Cunningham) which will ensure a safe, planned transition for the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant during its closure. The legislation was signed into law by Governor Brown in September and will fully fund the […]

TPA is honored to announce that North County Transit District has asked us to continue to provide state advocacy services to protect and promote their legislative agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to continue to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, North County Transit District!

TPA is pleased to announce the completion of another successful summer internship program at the TPA offices in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We were grateful to host two outstanding summer interns for 2018, Andres Ramirez and Kaitlyn Greta. Andres, who interned in the TPA State Capitol Office, grew up in Sacramento and is beginning his […]

TPA congratulates Guadalupe Union School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $122,200 from the California Grown Fresh School Meals Program Grant administered by the California Department of Education. The proceeds from this grant will be used to support nutrition education, using school gardens, and teacher and kitchen staff […]

Townsend Public Affairs was honored to recently attend the grand opening of the Salesforce Transit Center in downtown San Francisco. This long-awaited transit center will support eleven transportation systems and serve as the City’s new landmark, featuring a 5.4-acre rooftop park. The center was developed and sponsored by Transbay Joint Powers Authority (a TPA client), […]

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that once again we have been ranked among the top ten lobbying firms registered in the State of California. The Secretary of State officially reported TPA as the seventh (7th) largest advocacy firm in California, in terms of revenue received for the second quarter of 2018. TPA is […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Half Moon Bay has asked us to continue to provide state and federal grant writing and funding advocacy services to protect and promote their projects in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their […]

TPA congratulates the City of Duarte for being awarded a grant in the amount $318,348 from the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program administered by the California Department of Justice. Working in conjunction with the Los Angeles County Sheriff and the Los Angeles County Probation Department, the City will use these funds to improve enforcement of […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Stanton has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision into […]

TPA is honored to announce that Central Basin Municipal Water District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal funding advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to continue to help transform their vision […]

TPA congratulates the City of South San Francisco (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $9,250 from the Habitat Conservation Fund administered by the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The City will use these funds to create the San Bruno Mountain Wildlife Camp, a nature education camp which will […]

TPA is honored to announce that Rancho Santiago Community College District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to continue to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Dinuba has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision into […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Hayward has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Hayward!

TPA is honored to announce that East Orange County Water District has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the District to continue to help transform their vision […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Tulare has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision into […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of San Leandro has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, San Leandro!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Buena Park has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to continue to help transform their vision […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Carson has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank you, Carson!

TPA congratulates the City of Half Moon Bay (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $25,000 from the Bicycle Facilities Grant Program administered by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. The City will use these funds to install pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure, such as crosswalk improvements, along Main […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Turlock has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. […]

TPA is honored to announce the City of Emeryville has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank […]

TPA congratulates the City of Palmdale (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $435,000 from the Tobacco Law Enforcement Grant Program administered by the California Department of Justice. The City will use these funds to identify and target problematic tobacco retailers, conduct tobacco-related enforcement, initiate “shoulder tap” operations, and provide […]

TPA is honored to announce that the Port of Hueneme has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the Port to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank you, Hueneme!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Placentia has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. […]

TPA congratulates Merced Union High School District. (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $154,960 from the Learning Communities for School Success Grant Program administered by the California Department of Education. The District,will use these funds for targeted programming to reduce student truancy and chronic absenteeism for high-risk, foster youth, […]

Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. is proud to announce that Claire Alex has joined our firm as an Associate in the TPA Southern California Office. Claire brings experience in marketing, writing, and strategic analysis to TPA. Claire is responsible for implementing the firm’s marketing and business development strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, the […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Anaheim has asked us to continue to provide strategic funding advocacy to protect and promote their mission to provide a quality place to live, work, and play. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank […]

Townsend Public Affairs is excited to announce that once again we have been ranked among the top ten lobbying firms registered in the State of California. The Secretary of State officially reported TPA as the ninth (9th) largest advocacy firm in California, in terms of revenue received for the first quarter of 2018. TPA is […]

TPA congratulates the City of Moreno Valley (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $16.8 million from the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program administered by the California Transportation Commission. The City will use these funds for the SoCal Freight Gateway: SR-60 Truck Safety and Efficiency Project – Phase 1A. This project addresses major freight […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Santa Ana has asked us to continue to provide state legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into a legacy. Thank you, Santa Ana!

TPA congratulates Kings Canyon Unified School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a grant in the amount of $381,457 from the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Grant Program administered by the Fresno Council of Governments. The District, which serves the largest school district transportation area in the state (from the Central Valley to Kings Canyon National Park) […]

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Huntington Beach has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, DC. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. […]

TPA congratulates Merced Union High School District (a TPA client) for being awarded a $225,000 grant from the Education for Homeless Children and Youth Grant Program of the California Department of Education. The proceeds of this grant will be used to fund the first three years of an expanded program that provides support services to […]

TPA is proud and honored to announce that we have been retained by the City of Orange to provide state grant writing and funding advocacy services. We look forward to our collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank you, Orange!

TPA is honored to announce that the City of Fullerton has asked us to continue to provide state and federal legislative advocacy and grant writing services to protect and promote their agenda in Sacramento and Washington, D.C. We look forward to our ongoing collaboration with the City to help transform their vision into legacy. Thank […]