Ir Tsui Tack-kong

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

It is indeed my great honour to receive this Fellowship from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

The basic academic training received in the Hong Kong Technical College, which I graduated in 1959, enabled me to further my professional training in the United Kingdom. It was my keen interest in founding the PolyU Building Association when I returned to Hong Kong, my continuous active involvement in organizing social activities such as local boat trip and annual ball in the Keswick Hall for the Alumni granted me the opportunity to develop my profession and career. In summary, the groundwork established during those days with the Hong Kong Technical College greatly contributed to my success today.

Here, I must thank the teachers of the Hong Kong Technical College who provided me with a fundamental training in Building that subsequently led me through my professional qualifications. I would also like to thank the donors and staff of the Alumni Affairs and Development Office for setting up the "Wall of Pride" which shows the four stages of development of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the staff of the Campus Development Office for completing the student hostel in Ho Man Tin in 2012 for which I was the advisor of the project. Thanks are also due to staff of the Faculty of Construction and Environment for administering my Bursary to FCE students.

Lastly, I must thank my wife and children in allowing me to spend time and give donations to support The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Thank you.

Mr Clifton Ko Chi-sum, MH

Professor Norman W.M. Ko

Mr Kong Qingping

Ir Tsui Tack-kong

Mrs Clara Weatherall

Mr Wong Tit-shing

(in alphabetical order of last name)