Jeffrey Lam
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Jeffrey Lam Kin-fung, SBS
, MBE
, JP
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) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
(Legco), representing the Commercial (First) functional constituency
. He was a long-term member of Hong Kong's Liberal Party
, and, in September 2008, was nominated as the party's chairman, following the resignation of James Tien
. He now sits as a member of the pro-business group Economic Synergy after resigning from the Liberals.
(class of 1969) and graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University
in the United States
.
.
In 1996, Lam was appointed a Justice of Peace and received an MBE
. In 2004 he received the Silver Bauhinia Star
.
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
, MBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
, JP
Justice of the Peace
A justice of the peace is a puisne judicial officer elected or appointed by means of a commission to keep the peace. Depending on the jurisdiction, they might dispense summary justice or merely deal with local administrative applications in common law jurisdictions...
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
) is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
Legislative Council of Hong Kong
The Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
(Legco), representing the Commercial (First) functional constituency
Functional constituency
In the political systems of Hong Kong and Macau, a functional constituency is a professional or special interest group involved in the electoral process...
. He was a long-term member of Hong Kong's Liberal Party
Liberal Party (Hong Kong)
Liberal Party is a business-friendly liberal conservative political party in Hong Kong.-Party beliefs:The party is known for its conservative and business-friendly policies. Despite being a political party friendly with Beijing, it fits in the centre-right political spectrum...
, and, in September 2008, was nominated as the party's chairman, following the resignation of James Tien
James Tien
James Tien Pei-chun GBS OBE JP is the former Chairman of the Liberal Party , a pro-business and pro-Beijing political party in Hong Kong, and former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong . He was also a member of the District Council of Hong Kong in the Central and Western district...
. He now sits as a member of the pro-business group Economic Synergy after resigning from the Liberals.
Education
Lam attended St. Joseph's CollegeSt. Joseph's College, Hong Kong
Established in 1875, St. Joseph's College is the oldest Catholic boys' secondary school in Hong Kong. It is located at 7 Kennedy Road, Mid-levels, in the Central and Western District...
(class of 1969) and graduated in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University
Tufts University
Tufts University is a private research university located in Medford/Somerville, near Boston, Massachusetts. It is organized into ten schools, including two undergraduate programs and eight graduate divisions, on four campuses in Massachusetts and on the eastern border of France...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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Career
He is managing director of Forward Winsome Industries, a toy manufacturer. He is also a General Committee Member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of CommerceHong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1861. It is a self-funding, non-profit organization whose mission is to safeguard and represent trade, service and industry in Hong Kong...
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In 1996, Lam was appointed a Justice of Peace and received an MBE
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
. In 2004 he received the Silver Bauhinia Star
Silver Bauhinia Star
The Silver Bauhinia Star is the second rank in the Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, awarded to persons who have taken a leading part in public affairs or voluntary work over a long period...
.