The message reads, in part:
“You are known and sincerely respected as an outstanding physician, a talented scientist and mentor, and a real pioneer in your field. You have been working selflessly and relentlessly, making a tremendous creative contribution to the development of cutting-edge areas of cardiac surgery, the national medical science and healthcare.
Your vibrant path of life, professional career and absolute devotion to your calling deserve the deepest recognition.
I wish you good health, creative vitality and success.”