I preface my remarks by congratulating you for your decision to commemorate, consolidate, and extend the life's work of a man I do not hesitate to refer to as a modern-day national hero—a man for our times, who not only dreamed the dream, but also took positive action in making it a reality. I am sure you will agree with me when I say that he served his country well. Our collective presence here today is itself a monument to the firm foundation he established with regard to the care and education of young children (see, for example, Grant 1982). This is a field of study in which women continue to be in the majority as caregivers, educators, and administrators. Let us pay tribute to D. R. B. by expressing the hope that his example will inspire other men to become actively involved in this field.