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The Chief Executive, Mr C Y Leung, presented honours and awards to 318 recipients at the 2013 Honours and Awards Presentation Ceremony at Government House today (October 26).
Among the recipients, four received the Grand Bauhinia Medal, eight the Gold Bauhinia Star, 21 the Silver Bauhinia Star, six the Distinguished Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) and 51 the Bronze Bauhinia Star.
In addition, 43 people were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for Disciplined Services and the ICAC, 71 the Medal of Honour, 47 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Community Service and 67 the Chief Executive's Commendation for Government/Public Service.
The 2013 Honours List was issued earlier on July 1 (www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201307/01/P201306300691.htm).
Ends/Saturday, October 26, 2013
Issued at HKT 17:30
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