Ladies and gentlemen, I'm honored to introduce Michelle Obama

a first lady whose life in service as attorney, public service, educator

wife and mother

have earned her the admiration and appreciation of a nation

a builder of community with a passion for military families and veterans

and a role model whom Eastern Kentucky University is honored to recognize today

Thank you

Thank you so much

Oh my goodness

Good evening. Thank you. I am just overwhelmed

And as an honorary degree holder, it is now my pleasure to say

go colonels

I want to start by thanking President Whitlock

for that very kind introduction

but more importantly for his decades

of service to this university and to this country

And, it is my honor to be here on your last commitment

And I also want to thank your wife and your family, because

I know that they have served right along with you

So, congratulations. I'm so glad to be here today

I also want to recognize Governor Beshear and his wife

and dear friend ours, Jane

as well is Richmond mayor, Jim Barnes, who's here

all of the elected officials we have with us tonight

Also the university singers for those beautiful selections

Just gifted individuals

And I don't want to leave out Candace for her very inspiring remarks

And to the 14 men and women

who just became the newest officers in the United States Army

Yes