On May 5, 2009, CMAP executive director Randy Blankenhorn gave a commencement address for the University of Illinois at Chicago's College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs. See below for the video, and click here to read the text of his remarks. This was a chance for Randy to speak from the heart to graduating students as they embark on their careers. He talked to them about the opportunities and responsibilities of serving the public. These times require them to think and act boldly, and putting off the tough choices for another generation is not a viable option. As Randy told them, this does not have to be their misfortune. Instead, it can be their opportunity for greatness.