The funeral service for Dr Henry Hu Hung-lick, Founding President of Hong Kong Shue Yan University, was held at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point. Numerous figures from the political and educational sectors attended to pay their final respects.
Political representatives included:
•Mr Luo Yonggang, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the HKSAR;
•Mrs Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor and Mr Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen, former Chief Executives of the HKSAR
•Mr Eric Chan Kwok-ki, Chief Secretary for Administration and HKSYU alumnus;
•Mr Chan Mo-po, Financial Secretary; and
•Dr Choi Yuk-lin, Secretary for Education.
From the education sector, attendees included Professor Alexander Wai, President of Hong Kong Baptist University, representatives from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong; and Mr Li Lu, President of Zhejiang Shuren University.
Additionally, principals and dozens of teachers from The Encouragement of Character Training for the Youths of Hong Kong (founded by Dr Hu), Dr. Catherine F. Woo Memorial School, and Sha Tin Wai Dr Catherine F. Woo Memorial School; as well as representatives from Shaoxing Residents Association were present. Legal professionals including retired judge Mr Woo Kwok-hing and Senior Counsel Ms Audrey Eu also attended.
Chairman of the HKSYU Board of Governors, Mr Kenneth Ting, Vice Chairman Dr Francis Cheung, several board members, along with numerous faculty members, students, and alumni of the university, were also present to offer their heartfelt condolences to Dr Hu’s family.
