18th May 1999

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The Church of Ireland Bishop of Derry and Raphoe, Dr James Mehaffey is among those to be honoured this year by the University of Ulster at its graduation ceremonies.

Dr Mehaffey is to get an honorary degree for his role as 'a foremost agent of peace in Northern Ireland'

Diljit Rana, the Belfast based businessman, will be honoured for his contribution to the 'ever increasing prosperity of the city'

Chris Gibson, the Chairman of the CBI in Northern Ireland another respected businessman in the province, is also to be honoured for his contribution to economic life here

Mona Grey, aged 88, who was for a time the province's Chief Nursing Officer, is to be honoured for her contribution to the nursing profession in Northern Ireland

Jack Fawcett is to be awarded for his contribution to the education and well being of older people. 79 year old Jack is the University's oldest teacher

Michael Canavan will be honoured for his work as a life time champion of higher education in the north west of the province,

Malcolm Brodie is to receive his award for his long and distinguished career as a sports journalist

Janet Harbinson will be honoured as one of Ireland's leading harpists

Mary Henry, the Dublin Senator, will be honoured for her work with women's community groups in Northern Ireland

Dr Charles Hamner, a pioneer in America's biotechnology industry will be honoured for his efforts in helping the University and

James Poston, the British Consul General in Boston, will be honoured for his work in promoting the University's project to establish an educational village at Springvale in Belfast.

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Press Office Department of Communication and Development
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