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I am pleased to address a few remarks to all present on this joyous occasion.

I'm particularly mindful of the past presidents of Brigham Young University who joined us today

an extended warm and grateful welcome to each of them and spouses who have been able to attend.

It's especially gratifying to have the immediate past president of BYU, Kevin Werthon, and our dear Peggy with us. Thank you. I wanted to make special mention of the presidents and representatives of universities who are here manifesting by their

presence a collegial welcome to our new BYU president you honor us with your presence and participation today.

May I state again my congratulations to President Reese on his ascension to the Office of University President and on the eloquent

and compelling response he's just delivered.

For me he has more than justified his appointment.

It was my privilege along with Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Elder Clark G. Gilbert

to have a role in identifying candidates to replace Kevin Werthon as his term of university

president drew to a close. There were some very impressive men and women that came

to our attention. President Reese of course high among them.

It was a satisfying experience to consider the qualifications and accomplishments of those candidates,

most of whom did not know that they were candidates.

As we worked with the first presidency in this process,

I can attest that all of us felt guided to Shane Reese as the person for this moment and time.

Getting to know Wendy confirmed the rightness of that feeling.

Even more important than their remarkable talents

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