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Tuesday, January 8, 1974
"In Hong Kong individuals can and do do a great deal for the community.
Life here would be far poorer without the voluntary work done in many
different fields by nonbers of the public. When you joined the Royal Hong
Kong Regiment you showed your willingness to contribute something. Your
contribution is being made in a field where it will be particularly useful:
the preservation of security and stability in times of emergency or civil
disorder.
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"The Regiment has built up over more than one hundred years a fine
tradition of service in this field. I am confident that you will stand
ready to maintain this. The recruit training programme which you have just
completed qualifies you to do so. But I am told that if you had been hoping
for a respite on its completion you should hope no more. You are at the
beginning, just ready to be trained for operations with the Regiment.
"The main purpose of a body like the Hong Kong Regiment is to serve
But we should not overlook what it does for the individuals
For you are all provided with a most valuable opportunity to
improve and develop your own characters. Your training should offer further
opportunities. Opportunities to build up qualities of leadership and self-
reliance; to improve your physical fitness; to broaden your outlook; to meet
people from all walks of life in Hong Kong; and to help develop a sense of
the community.
serving in it.
citizenship.
"If a volunteer can achieve this, then his employer will stand to gain too.
And I can say confidently that many have gained. Volunteers have so benefitted
from their training in the Regiment that they have improved their performance in
their civilian occupations. I should like to stress how greatly this should
encourage employers to release their staff for training in everybody's interests.
"Finally, nay I compliment you on the completion of your recruit training.
And may I also wish all of you, and your families, a very Happy New Year."
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