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  • Norman Kwong
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  • Norman Lim "Normie" Kwong, CM, AOE (born Lim Kwong Yew; October 24, 1929) is a former professional athlete, sports executive, and was the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. His parents immigrated from Taishan, Guangdong, China, and he is the first person of Chinese heritage to serve as lieutenant-governor of Alberta. As the former vice-regal representative in Alberta, he is styled "The Honourable" for life. Kwong is the second Chinese Canadian to be appointed as a vice regal in Canada.
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Office
  • Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
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term start
  • 2005-01-20
Birth Date
  • 1929-10-24
Status
  • Retired
escutcheon
  • Barry Or and Vert on a bend Vert three footballs Or.
Spouse
  • Mary Kwong
CFHOF
  • kwongnormannormie
Name
  • Kwong, Norman
  • Norman Lim Kwong
  • 林佐民
governor general
Height in
  • 7
Birth Place
Weight lbs
  • 170
Crest
  • Issuant from a coronet Argent the upper rim set with flames proper, a demi-horse Argent winged Or holding a wild rose proper.
Import
  • no
Title
term end
  • 2010-05-11
supporters
  • Two Lim dragons per fess Or and Vert.
Image size
  • 150
playing teams
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  • , , ,
Place of Birth
Successor
Records
  • Eskimos Record *Most Rushing Touchdowns – Career
Before
  • Catherine Fraser, The Chief Justice of The Court of Appeal of Alberta
compartment
  • Tapissé of wheat Or set with wild roses proper.
playing years
  • -
After
Height ft
  • 5
Notes
  • The arms of Norman Kwong consist of:
Profession
Career Highlights
  • * Grey Cup champion
Order
  • 16
Motto
  • Strive to Excel
Position
  • Running back
CFHOFYear
  • 1969
Premier
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Date of Birth
  • 1929-10-24
Short Description
  • Canadian politician
Signature
  • Norman Kwong Signature.svg
Predecessor
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abstract
  • Norman Lim "Normie" Kwong, CM, AOE (born Lim Kwong Yew; October 24, 1929) is a former professional athlete, sports executive, and was the 16th Lieutenant Governor of Alberta. His parents immigrated from Taishan, Guangdong, China, and he is the first person of Chinese heritage to serve as lieutenant-governor of Alberta. As the former vice-regal representative in Alberta, he is styled "The Honourable" for life. Kwong is the second Chinese Canadian to be appointed as a vice regal in Canada.