Dear David!
On behalf of the FIDE Presidential Board and myself let me extend the most cordial greetings to you on the occasion of your 50th anniversary!
We know you as a refined connoisseur and great fan of chess, who shares his love to this noble game with great devotion.
On this special day I would like to wish you further success, the best of health, good luck in all your undertakings and work! I am confident that Moscow office will continue its successful operation under your guidance.
Once again I would like to thank you for your work you do for the popularization of chess.
FIDE President
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov