Mr Wong Tit-shing

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

I would like to express my sincere thanks to The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for conferring the honorary title of University Fellowship upon me.

Today is an important milestone in my life, and is a time to count my blessings. Life is a journey, a journey of learning and growth. One will find the journey easy and joyful when it is set in the right direction and when one is being encouraged.

My studies in the Hong Kong Technical College marked a very important stage in my life journey. Ever since my graduation from the College, I have been making toys. In the beginning I had some concern on whether the knowledge acquired in the College would be wasted on little things like toys. After all these years, I no longer have any concerns in this regard. I am very proud of what I have made and the application of the knowledge I have acquired. I am sure that I have brought happiness to many children and parents, and lightened up their lives for a moment or two. Perhaps these toys have inspired them to big dreams and left them with treasured memories. I know I have embarked on the right path even though it is a humble one.

Encouragement and recognition are very important to one's growth. Looking back at my life journey, there were times that I stumbled and fell, but, with the encouragement from peers, friends and family I was able to stand up, to walk and run again. At this milestone of my journey, I would like to express my sincere thanks to those angels who had cheered and supported me.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has just concluded the celebration of her 75th Anniversary. She has not forgotten the students of the old days, including the students of the Hong Kong Technical College. As one of the students in this group, I would like to express my sincere thanks to my alma mater for keeping in touch with me, and for giving me more learning opportunities and timely encouragements. Thank you for walking the extra miles with me. The recognition I receive today is indeed a good testimonial of my alma mater's achievement.

Last but not least, may all the glory and praise be to our God, our Lord, our Father in Heaven.

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)