Hon. Alice Wong, P.C.

On November 23, 2010, MP Alice Wong made a statement on the passing away of the Honourable David Lam, former Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia:

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Mrs. Alice Wong (Richmond, CPC): Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honour the memory of the 25th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, the Honourable David Lam, who died Monday at the age of 87.

David Lam was an inspiration for all Canadians. His intelligence, generosity, passion for life and love for his community are a few of his many qualities that will be missed.

David Lam encouraged the integration of immigrant Canadians into Canadian life, myself being one. He was a bridge for many new Canadians and he preached and practised the understanding of Canadian values.

He was a humble person, but very strong in his ways. Although his service to the province of British Columbia in the capacity of Lieutenant Governor granted him the official title of “honourable”, it is also a title he rightly deserved for his service to mankind.

I feel privileged to have known him and his late wife, Dorothy. Our country is all the richer for the years that they lived among us and for the many lives they touched.

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