Peggy Lam Pei Yu-dja
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Peggy Lam Pei Yu-dja, GBS
, OBE
(林貝聿嘉) is a Hong Kong
politician and activist. She is affiliated with numerous volunteer organisations and committees. She is the CEO of The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
.
), a famous architect
.
from the University of Chicago
and a certificate in Public Health Administration from the University of Michigan
.
and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Chairman of the Wan Chai District Council.
in 1981. She later awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1985, the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1993. After the establishment of HKSAR, she was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star
(SBS) in 1998 and the Gold Bauhinia Star
(GBS) in 2003.
Gold Bauhinia Star
The Gold Bauhinia Star is the highest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
, OBE
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...
(林貝聿嘉) is a Hong Kong
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...
politician and activist. She is affiliated with numerous volunteer organisations and committees. She is the CEO of The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong
The Family Planning Association of Hong Kong is a voluntary organisation that promotes family planning in Hong Kong. The current CEO is Peggy Lam.-History:...
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Family
Born as Peggy Lam Pei Yu-dja (林貝聿嘉), she is the youngest niece of Pei Ieoh-ming (aka I. M. PeiI. M. Pei
Ieoh Ming Pei , commonly known as I. M. Pei, is a Chinese American architect, often called a master of modern architecture. Born in Canton, China and raised in Hong Kong and Shanghai, Pei drew inspiration at an early age from the gardens at Suzhou...
), a famous architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
.
Education
Peggy graduated from University of Shanghai with a bachelor degree in Arts. She received a certificate in family planningFamily planning
Family planning is the planning of when to have children, and the use of birth control and other techniques to implement such plans. Other techniques commonly used include sexuality education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections, pre-conception counseling and...
from the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
and a certificate in Public Health Administration from the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
.
Politics
She was a member of the Preparatory Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. She was also a member of Legislative CouncilLegislative Council
A Legislative Council is the name given to the legislatures, or one of the chambers of the legislature of many nations and colonies.A Member of the Legislative Council is commonly referred to as an MLC.- Unicameral legislatures :...
and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, and Chairman of the Wan Chai District Council.
Honours
Peggy was appointed as the Justice of the PeaceJustice 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...
in 1981. She later awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 1985, the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1993. After the establishment of HKSAR, she was awarded 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...
(SBS) in 1998 and the Gold Bauhinia Star
Gold Bauhinia Star
The Gold Bauhinia Star is the highest rank in Order of the Bauhinia Star in Hong Kong, created in 1997 to replace the British honours system of the Order of the British Empire after the transfer of sovereignty to People's Republic of China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special...
(GBS) in 2003.