Liberty Torch Run completed
Liberty Torch Run completed
On Saturday, 14 August, the Liberty Torch Runners arrived at the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., completing their historic 8,800-mile Bicentennial Relay Run. In a ceremony at the foot of the Monument the runners were honoured by Mr. Casey Conrad, the Presidents Advisor on Physical Fitness.Sri Chinmoy, who also gave a brief speech at the ceremony, was given a letter of commendation from the White House and a Certificate of Appreciation from the President's Council on Physical Fitness for his role in inspiring and supporting the runners in their effort.
The speeches of Mr, Conrad and Sri Chinmoy and reproductions of the letter and certificate appear below.
Mr. Casey Conrad: We have a special award to make to Sri Chinmoy, Director of the United Nation Meditation Group. Sri Chinmoy, will you come forward, please. From the White House, Captain James Lovell, Consultant to the President on Physical Fitness and Sports, has given this Commendation to Sri Chinmoy. (Mr. Conrad read out the letter which appears on the next page.) That’s the message from Captain James Lovell, and it’s accompanied by a Certificate of Appreciation to Sri Chinmoy from the President’s Council on Physical Fitness “in recognition of services which have advanced the causes of dynamic health, physical fitness and sports participation.” It’s a great pleasure. Thank you, sir.
