I have the honor of being the first African-American to serve as Assistant Secretary for fish, wildlife and parks. And in that position I oversee both the National Park Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. And both of these bureaus are involved in this dedication. I also know from some of my recent personal research that I have ancestors who were held in slavery in North Carolina and Virginia. And it’s likely that some of them may have visited the Great Dismal Swamp on their way away from slavery.