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Monday, February 25, 1974

"The Kuk has always been sensitive to the changing needs of

a fast-growing society as in Hong Kong. Its quick response to these

needs is reflected in the increased provision of day nurseries and,

particularly, in the establishment of this new building which will now

provide much improved facilities for the training of girls with behaviour

problems and for the care of unmarried mothers and babies as well as

for the vocational training of the children residing at the Kuk.

"Problems relating to young persons like deviant behaviour and

unmarried motherhood are serious ones for a modern society. To meet

these problems, adequate trained staff and good physical facilities are

essential. I am glad to hear that the Kuk is working along these lines

and I am sure that with these additional facilities of the new welfare

building, we can expect a very high quality of service for those in care.

The Kuk, I understand, will be engaging staff with the right qualities and

experience to embark upon this important work.

"I admire the foresight and efforts of the chairman and directors

of the current board and those of the last two years who initiated and

carried through this project. I would also like to express my appreciation

of the very generous contributions towards this project from the many

individuals and funding organisations; which include the Royal Hong Kong

Jockey Club and the Government Lotteries Fund.

"May I also take this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Li, the

Chairman, and his directors and staff for the excellent work which they

have done to bring about the successful completion of this fine building

and wish the Kuk every success in the many areas of community service in

which they are so deeply involved."

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