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Long and Meritorious Service Certificates presentation
Veteran Administrative Officers who have served in the government for more than two decades are presented with Long and Meritorious Service Certificates today (Thursday) at a presentation ceremony officiated by the Chief Secretary, Mrs Anson Chan. Those with over 30 years' service also received a gold pin for their long and distinguished service.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr W K Lam, told the recipients that the awards were a recognition of their commitment and contributions over the years. "It has been a long and exciting road leading to the certificate, but I am sure colleagues would agree that it is one well worth taking for the challenge and satisfaction it gives," he said.
The Administrative Service also made use of the occasion to welcome 37 new appointees and bid farewell to the former Director of Social Welfare, Mr Ian Strachan and Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare, Mr Robert C Wilson.
Mr Strachan retired from the service last month after serving 25 years in the Government. Mr Wilson, who has served the Government for 17 years, will retire later this month.
Following is the list of Administrative Officers receiving Long and Meritorious Service Certificates:
30 years' certificates and gold pins
Mr Haider Barma (now on pre-retirement leave)
Mr Michael Suen
Mrs Katherine Fok
Mr Leung Chin-man*
Mr Michael Lee*
Mr Tony Cooper
Mr Peter Cheung Mr Paul Wong