In appreciation of the significant contributions made by Dr. the Honourable Lee Quo Wei to The Chinese University of Hong Kong since its inception, CUHK named its Law Library the Lee Quo Wei Law Library. The Naming Ceremony was held on 26 January at the University Library and CUHK was most honoured that Dr. and Mrs. Lee Quo Wei attended as guests of honour.
Dr. and Mrs. Lee performed the commemorative plaque unveiling for the Law Library. They were accompanied by Dr. Edgar Cheng, Chairman of the University Council, Professor Lawrence J. Lau, Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Colin Storey, University Librarian and Professor Mike McConville, Director of the School of Law. The Ceremony was attended by over a hundred guests who are members of the Lee Family and friends and members of CUHK. Among them were Dr. the Honourable Simon F. S. Li, Dr. Thomas T. T. Chen, Professor Yang Chen-ning, Dr. Anthony Neoh, Dr David W. K. Sin, and Former Vice-Chancellors Professor Charles Kao and Professor Ambrose King.
Dr. Lee was the founding treasurer and participated actively in the establishment and development of the University. He served as Chairman of the University Council from 1982 to 1997. Under his capable leadership, the University has grown from strength to strength. He has continued to give his support and contribute to the University as a life member of the Council after his retirement in 1997. (Taken from CUHK Press Releases, 13 February 2007)