Newsletter No. 19

CUHK Newsletter No.19 June 1991 University News Memor ial Serv i ce for Dr. Choh-Ming Li S ome 300 people gathered in the Sir Run Run Shaw Hall on Saturday, 11th May 1991 to pay their last respects to the founding vice-chancellor of The Chinese University: Dr. Choh-Ming Li. Dr. Li passed away on 21st April in Berkeley, California. He was 79. Mrs. Sylvia Li, widow of Dr. Li, made a special trip from the States to attend the memorial service. She was accompanied by her eldest son, Mr. Winston Li, and other family members. Sir DavidWilson, chancellor of the University, was on an overseas trip and sent his aide-de-camp to convey his condolences to Mrs. Li on his behalf. The service formally began at 3.00 p.m. with an organ prelude ‘Requiem'. Mr. Thomas H. C. Cheung and Mr. K. Ma represented the Federation of Alumni Associations of the University and the Student Union to present wreaths. Eulogies were then delivered by Sir Yuet-Keung Kan, pro-chancellor of the University; Sir Quo-wei Lee, chairman of the University Council; and Prof. Charles K. Kao, vice-chancellor of the University. Prof. Ambrose Y. C. King, pro-vice-chancellor, gave a detailed account of Dr. Li's life and work, praising his monumental contributions to the University. A choir made up of over 30 students and alumni of the University sang two anthems and a soprano solo rendition of ‘Requiem: Pie Jesu, was given by Miss Clara Yip, an alumnus of the University. Mr. Winston Li then represented the bereaved family to give a vote of thanks and talked about Dr. Li's role as a father and a family man. The function ended at around 4.15 p.m. with an organ postlude, ‘Messe Gregorienne'. The full text of the eulogies delivered in the memorial service will be published in the forthcoming issue of the Chinese University Bulletin. 2