USA Souvenir 1989 — Page 70
• C I T Y 0 F PHILADELPHIA October 8, 1987 The Honorable Ilazrat Mirza Tahir Ahmad Khalifatul Masih IV Imam of the Worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at Dear Imam Ahmad: W WI LSO N G OODE MAY OR It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Cit y of Philadelphia. This city was founded by William Penn, a Quaker , out of a need to expres s complete religious freedom. William Penn s aw utopian qualities in such diver s it y and liberty, making your visit here one of great signific ance and a further indication that Philadelphia is truly a city that guarantees and values freedom of religion. On behalf of the peop le of Philadelphia, pl ease allow me to extend my warmest gr eeti ngs to you with hope that you will continue your mission of love and peace for a ll manki nd. God bless you. Sincerely, ~IJIL~ W. WILSON GOODE WWG / ab 70