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Sunday, December 30, 1979

OBE (Cfficer Order of the British Empire)

Mr. John George STEAN, JP

Since joining the Buildings Ordinance Office in 1958, as a

Building Surveyor, Mr. Stean has shown himself a leader in his

professional field and an officer of wide administrative ability.

During the disastrous rainstorms in 1972, he demonstrated his ability

to organise an emergency operations centre and marshalled his staff

and resources with calm efficiency. The subsequent Commission of

Enquiry into, the effects of the rain-storms was indebted to him for

his comprehensive and clear reporting which greatly aided the deliberations

and findings.

In 1974 he was appointed Director of Building Development, with

responsibilities including the Architectural Office and the BuildingsTM

Ordinance Office. Mr. Stean serves on a number of important boards

and committees, including the Council of the Polytechnic, the Hong

Kong Housing Authority and the Town Planning Board. The building

programmes in both the public and private sectors in recent years have

placed an increased burden on his Department and throughout he has

shown outstanding qualities in leadership, energy and total dedication.

OBE (Officer Order of the British Empire)

Mr. Frederick Morphet WATSON, OFSM, JP

Mr. Watson has had a long and distinguished career in the

Fire Service. After eight years with British Fire Service he joined the Hong Kong Fire Service in 1955 as a Station Officer. 'He progressed through the ranks to become Deputy Director of Fire Services in 1970

and Director in 1975. Under his dedicated leadership the Service has continued to expand to cope with Hong Kong's phenomenal building growth

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and has attained an enviable record in both fire fighting and fire prevention.

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