THe City oF New YorRK OFFICE OF THE MaYoR New York, N.Y. 10007 August 27, 1976 Mr. Sri Chinmoy Director United Nations Meditation Group United Nations Secretariat Building New York, N.Y. 10017 Dear Mr. Chinmoy: It gives me great joy to extend the official appreciation of the people of the City of New York to you on this, your 45th birthday. During the 12 years you have been a q resident of our City, you have selflessly offered hundreds of public meditations -- attended by thousands of New Yorkers of every age, race and religion -- conducted dozens of free concerts and opened your art gallery to the people, and never have you charged a fee. I enjoyed meeting you at the official city welcome home for the Liberty Torch Runners and look forward to seeing you again as each of us continues to do our very best to serve the needs of New Yorkers. With best wishes to you on your Bicentennii year birthday, Sincerely, KE D. Beame MAYOR