Mr Yau Wah Yau

Chairman Yang, University Council Members, President Tong and Honoured Guests,

First of all, I would like to thank The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for conferring this prestigious Fellowship upon me. It has been more than two decades since I graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic and I am most grateful to my alma mater for the education it gave me.

Education is the important foundation that underpins any successful society. That is why I have taken an active part in PolyU activities in recent years to support its development. I see this as a way to give back to society.

I also want to express my gratitude to President Tong for giving me the opportunity to serve as Chairman of PolyU's Fund-raising Committee, as well as the chance to further the University's development and contribute to the education of the young generation.

Thank you.

Mr Victor Cha Mou Zing

Ms Fiona Cheung Sum Yu, MH

Ms Katherine Hung Siu Lin

Mr Freeman Lau Siu Hong, BBS

Mr Liu Sing Cheong, JP

Professor Liu Yingli

Mr Louis Mak Law Mo

Mr Yau Wah Yau

(in alphabetical order by name)