Philip S. Lee

rdf:langString Philip S. Lee

rdf:langString Philip S. Lee

rdf:langString Philip S. Lee

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rdf:langString Dexter a sea-bison, sinister a sea-qilin, both Or queued Purpure

rdf:langString The nine-division pattern represents His Honour’s position as the ninth child of his parents. The bauhinia flower represents Hong Kong, the birthplace of His Honour and his wife, Anita. Three such flowers represent their three children. The plum colour is His Honour’s favourite colour. The prairie crocus flowers, the provincial flower coloured gold here, represent His Honour’s interest in the betterment of all Manitobans. The plum tree alludes to the name “Lee”, which means “plum tree” in Chinese. The bison is taken from the arms of Manitoba. The qilin is significant to His Honour’s family and Chinese heritage, representing benevolence, goodwill, and good government. The lower body of a fish-tail alludes to his skills in water research and limnology studies. Refers to the fact that His Honour has always been a community-minded supporter of encouraging the development and growth of all Manitobans.

rdf:langString the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

rdf:langString ADVANCE THE PEOPLE

rdf:langString Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba

rdf:langString Philip Siu Lun Lee CM OM (born May 5, 1944; Chinese: 李紹麟) was the 24th lieutenant governor of Manitoba. He was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 1999 and received the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. Born and raised in Hong Kong, Lee migrated to Canada in 1962 to study at the University of Manitoba. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in 1966, and a public administration diploma in 1977. In 1967 he was hired by the City of Winnipeg as a research chemist. He helped organize the Chinese pavilion in the first Folklorama in 1970 and later became Vice President of the Folk Arts Council of Winnipeg. In the 1977 Manitoba general election, Lee ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in Winnipeg Centre where he lost to Bud Boyce of the Manitoba New Democratic Party. Lee was on Winnipeg's Refugee Assistance Committee from 1979 to 1986. He also advocated for the construction of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre in the Dynasty Building, the Chinese Gate and Garden, and the Mandarin Building in Winnipeg. His appointment as Lieutenant Governor was made by Governor General of Canada Michaëlle Jean, on the Constitutional advice of Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper, on June 19, 2009. Upon assuming the office on August 4, 2009, Lee became the 24th lieutenant governor of the province. Lee left office on June 19, 2015, after a six-year term. Lee was the third Chinese Canadian to be a provincial vice-regal, after David Lam of British Columbia and Norman Kwong of Alberta.

rdf:langString Issuant from barry wavy Or and Purpure

rdf:langString Issuant from a circlet of prairie crocus flowers Or a plum tree proper fructed Purpure

rdf:langString Chequy of nine Purpure and Argent, on a chief Or three bauhinia flowers Purpure

rdf:langString The ribbon and insignia of a Companion of the Order of Canada.

rdf:langString DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM