David See-chai Lam, OCCVOOBC (traditional Chinese: 林思齊; simplified Chinese: 林思齐; pinyin: Lín Sīqí; July 25, 1923 – November 22, 2010) was a Hong Kong-born Canadian banker, businessman, investor, philanthropist, and politician.[3] From 1988 to 1995, Lam was the 25thLieutenant Governor of British Columbia, and he was the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed as a vice-regal in Canada. He was known for his charitable efforts, donating millions of dollars and leveraging millions more to support educational institutions and activities in Hong Kong, Canada, and the United States.[4]
David See-chai Lam was born in Hong Kong on July 25, 1923; he was the second oldest of nine children of Lam Chi Fung, a Hong Kong coal importer and distributor, and Chan Chik-Ting Lam.[3] When Lam turned 18, his plans to attend university were sidelined by World War II. During the war, he worked in the administration of the family’s coal business, and his life was often at risk. Among the close calls, Lam was bombed at a dock, chased by pirates, and opted not to board a ship that was later torpedoed.[3][5] Understanding the danger, Chi Fung decided it was time for Lam to undertake his university studies.[6]
In 1947, Lam earned a degree in economics from Lingnan University in Hong Kong.[3] He developed fluency in five languages, and earned an MBA degree from Temple University in the United States.[3] He returned to Hong Kong in 1949 and began a successful career in his family's banking business at Ka Wah Bank.[3] While dancing at a ball, Lam met his future wife, Dorothy. They dated for two years, and married in the fall of 1954.[3][7] Together they had three daughters: Deborah, Daphne, and Doreen.[1][2][3] After working as a banker for 18 years, Lam and his family immigrated to Vancouver in 1967.[2][8]
Careeredit
Lam became a prominent real estate entrepreneur in Vancouver, and was a leading proponent of many groundbreaking real estate development ventures. He is also noted for being a leading philanthropist. He founded the Floribunda Philanthropic Society, and the David & Dorothy Lam Foundation. He donated substantial funds to cultural projects in his adopted province and country. He served as Chairman of Hong Kong Baptist College, trustee of the Chancellor's Circle at the University of British Columbia, which later awarded him an honorary degree, and was a benefactor to the David C. Lam Institute for East-West Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University. In 1986, he helped found the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival.
In 1995, David Lam Park in Vancouver, BC was named after him.[9]
Deathedit
Lam died on November 22, 2010, from prostate cancer at the age of 87.[10] He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy, who died in 1997, and survived by three children and seven grandchildren.[1][2]
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Escutcheon
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Two horses Argent langued Gules unguled Or gorged with antique crown Or garnished with jade proper each horse holding a gonfalon Argent inscribed in Chinese characters Sable.
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Motto
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Referencesedit
^ abcdTodd, Douglas; Sinoski, Kelly (November 22, 2010). "David Lam obituary". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ abcdHume, Mark (November 22, 2010). "Lam, Canada's first ethnic Chinese L-G dies, age 87". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^ abcdefgh. Canadian Christian Leaders. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2016.
^Walls, Jan (November 24, 2010). . Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved September 5, 2016.
^Roy, Reginald (1997). David Lam: A Biography. Douglas and McIntyre. pp. 36–39. ISBN978-1553656852.
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For other people named David Lam see David Lam disambiguation David See chai Lam OC CVO OBC traditional Chinese 林思齊 simplified Chinese 林思齐 pinyin Lin Siqi July 25 1923 November 22 2010 was a Hong Kong born Canadian banker businessman investor philanthropist and politician 3 From 1988 to 1995 Lam was the 25th Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia and he was the first Chinese Canadian to be appointed as a vice regal in Canada He was known for his charitable efforts donating millions of dollars and leveraging millions more to support educational institutions and activities in Hong Kong Canada and the United States 4 The HonourableDavid See chai LamOC CVO OBC林思齊25th Lieutenant Governor of British ColumbiaIn office September 9 1988 April 21 1995MonarchElizabeth IIGovernors GeneralJeanne SauveRay HnatyshynRomeo LeBlancPremierBill Vander ZalmRita JohnstonMike HarcourtPreceded byRobert Gordon RogersSucceeded byGarde GardomPersonal detailsBorn 1923 07 25 July 25 1923 1 Hong KongDiedNovember 22 2010 2010 11 22 aged 87 Vancouver British Columbia CanadaCause of deathProstate cancerNationality CanadaSpouseDorothy Lam m 1954 died 1997 wbr 1 2 Children3Alma materLingnan UniversityTemple University Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Lieutenant governor 3 Honours 4 Death 5 Arms 6 References 7 External linksEarly life editDavid See chai Lam was born in Hong Kong on July 25 1923 he was the second oldest of nine children of Lam Chi Fung a Hong Kong coal importer and distributor and Chan Chik Ting Lam 3 When Lam turned 18 his plans to attend university were sidelined by World War II During the war he worked in the administration of the family s coal business and his life was often at risk Among the close calls Lam was bombed at a dock chased by pirates and opted not to board a ship that was later torpedoed 3 5 Understanding the danger Chi Fung decided it was time for Lam to undertake his university studies 6 In 1947 Lam earned a degree in economics from Lingnan University in Hong Kong 3 He developed fluency in five languages and earned an MBA degree from Temple University in the United States 3 He returned to Hong Kong in 1949 and began a successful career in his family s banking business at Ka Wah Bank 3 While dancing at a ball Lam met his future wife Dorothy They dated for two years and married in the fall of 1954 3 7 Together they had three daughters Deborah Daphne and Doreen 1 2 3 After working as a banker for 18 years Lam and his family immigrated to Vancouver in 1967 2 8 Career editLam became a prominent real estate entrepreneur in Vancouver and was a leading proponent of many groundbreaking real estate development ventures He is also noted for being a leading philanthropist He founded the Floribunda Philanthropic Society and the David amp Dorothy Lam Foundation He donated substantial funds to cultural projects in his adopted province and country He served as Chairman of Hong Kong Baptist College trustee of the Chancellor s Circle at the University of British Columbia which later awarded him an honorary degree and was a benefactor to the David C Lam Institute for East West Studies at Hong Kong Baptist University In 1986 he helped found the Canadian International Dragon Boat Festival Lieutenant governor edit In 1988 Governor General Jeanne Sauve on the advice of Prime Minister Brian Mulroney appointed him lieutenant governor Lam represented the Crown during the term of three Premiers William Vander Zalm Rita Johnston and Michael Harcourt He formally ended the practice of lieutenant governors wearing the Windsor uniform This practice was reinstated by Lieutenant Governor Steven Point Lam was Canada s second non white lieutenant governor the first being Lincoln Alexander of Ontario and was the first Asian Canadian as well as the first Chinese Canadian lieutenant governor Honours editIn 1988 he was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St John KStJ and Vice Prior of the Order from 1988 to 1995 In 1988 he was made a Member of the Order of Canada and was promoted to Officer in 1995 In 1994 he was made a Commander of the Royal Victorian Order CVO by the Queen in 1994 In 1995 he was awarded the Order of British Columbia In 1995 David Lam Park in Vancouver BC was named after him 9 Death editLam died on November 22 2010 from prostate cancer at the age of 87 10 He was predeceased by his wife of 43 years Dorothy who died in 1997 and survived by three children and seven grandchildren 1 2 Arms editCoat of arms of David Lam nbsp Notes The arms of David Lam consist of 11 Crest Above a helmet mantled Gules doubled Or on a wreath Or and Gules an Antique Crown Or garnished with jade proper issuant therefrom a demi lion Or holding between his forepaws a jade ball proper Escutcheon Gules a Chinese dragon Or reaching for a pearl Argent on a chief Or a Latin cross Gules between two pine trees Vert Supporters Two horses Argent langued Gules unguled Or gorged with antique crown Or garnished with jade proper each horse holding a gonfalon Argent inscribed in Chinese characters Sable Compartment A rocky promontory proper charged with three Pacific Dogwood flowers Argent leaved Vert seeded Or Motto Futura AspiransReferences edit a b c d Todd Douglas Sinoski Kelly November 22 2010 David Lam obituary Vancouver Sun Retrieved September 4 2016 a b c d Hume Mark November 22 2010 Lam Canada s first ethnic Chinese L G dies age 87 The Globe and Mail Retrieved September 4 2016 a b c d e f g h David See Chai Lam Canadian Christian Leaders Archived from the original on August 18 2018 Retrieved September 4 2016 Walls Jan November 24 2010 Tribute to Dr David See Chai Lam Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Archived from the original on August 18 2018 Retrieved September 5 2016 Roy Reginald 1997 David Lam A Biography Douglas and McIntyre pp 36 39 ISBN 978 1553656852 Roy p 30 Roy p 71 Woolman Jessica December 23 2010 The Honourable David See Chai Lam University of British Columbia Library Retrieved September 5 2016 David Lam Park City of Vancouver Retrieved 3 October 2018 Former B C lieutenant governor David Lam dies CBC News 22 November 2010 Retrieved 23 November 2010 Canadian Heraldic Authority Volume I Ottawa 1999External links editOrder of Canada Citation Biography from the website of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title David Lam amp oldid 1196401235, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
