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A total of 20 Administrative Officers who have served in the civil service for more than 20 years were presented with Long and Meritorious Service Certificates today (December 11) at a presentation ceremony officiated by the Chief Secretary for the Administration, Mr Donald Tsang.
At the ceremony, the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joseph W P Wong, said that the awards were tokens of recognition and appreciation for the officers' loyal and dedicated service, hard work over the years and contributions to the community. He also urged Administrative Officers to demonstrate their drive and perseverance to tide over this difficult period with the community.
At the same occasion, the Chairman of the Administrative Service Association, Mr Stephen Ip, welcomed the newly appointed Administrative Officers and encouraged them to give their best and listen to the needs of the community.
This year, the Administrative Service has recruited a total of 54 Administrative Officers in two rounds of recruitment exercises. There are 18 males and 36 females in this new batch. Among them, 29 are fresh graduates and 25 have previous working experience.
Following is the list of recipients :
40-years' award
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Mr Lui Hau-tuen
30-years' award
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Mrs Lily Yam Kwan Pui-ying
Miss Jacqueline Willis
Ms Shelley Lee Lai-kuen
Mr Albert Lai Kwok-ying
Mr Leung Pak-chung
Mr Fred Ting Fook-cheung
Mr John Wan Chung-on
Mr Wong Hon-ho
20-years' award
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Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor
Mr Joshua Law Chi-kong
Mrs Rebecca Lai Ko Wing-yee
Mr Stephen Fisher
Mr Kim Salkeld
Mr Edward Yau Tang-wah
Mr Duncan Pescod
Mrs Jennie Chok Pang Yuen-yee
Mr Danny Lau Kam-chuen
Mr Stanley Wong Wing-hong
Miss Amy Tse Wan-chun
Mr Johnny Chan Hung-kit
End/Tuesday, December 11, 2001
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Photo:Mr Donald Tsang (middle, front row), the Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joseph W P Wong (third from left, front row), taking a photo with veteran Administrative Officers who have served in the Civil Service for more than 20 years at the Long and Meritorious Service Certificates Presentation Ceremony.
