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The Chief Executive, Mr Donald Tsang, presented honours and awards to 265 recipients at the annual ceremony at Government House today (October 28).
Among the recipients, three received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, six the Gold Bauhinia Star, three the Medals for Bravery (Gold) (two were family members of respective recipients), 21 the Silver Bauhinia Star, 44 the Bronze Bauhinia Star, and 10 the Distinguished Service Medals for Disciplined Services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).
Meanwhile, 47 people were awarded Meritorious Service Medals for Disciplined Services and the ICAC, 60 the Medal of Honour, 40 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 31 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service.
The 2006 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1.
Ends/Saturday, October 28, 2006
Issued at HKT 17:16
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