Our journey began long before this moment, when Stephanie and I were just children growing up in San Antonio. Every Fiesta season, our families took us to the festivals, where we stood wide-eyed along the parade routes watching the dreamy, colorful floats glide past us. The music, the energy, the pride of our city surrounded us. We cheered not just for the celebration, but for what it represented: history, family, and community. In our schools, the arrival of Rey Feo and his royal court felt larger than life. We listened as they spoke about education, service, and the responsibility we all share to uplift the next generation. Those moments stayed with us. Because the little mariachi and the little señorita we once were never really left. They grew up with us. They shaped our love for this city, our respect for its traditions, and our belief that service to our community is both a privilege and a responsibility. And today, standing here, we realize something powerful. The same spirit that once inspired us as children is the same spirit that calls us forward now. To honor our heritage, to invest in education, and to serve with purpose wherever our community needs us most. Because at its heart, the mission of Rey Feo has always been about one simple but powerful truth: The dreams we inspire in our children today become the leaders who serve our community tomorrow.