Age, Biography and Wiki
George Ho Lem was born on 15 June, 1918 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is a Canadian politician. Discover George Ho Lem's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 87 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
87 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
15 June 1918 |
| Birthday |
15 June |
| Birthplace |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date of death |
9 July, 2005 |
| Died Place |
Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Nationality |
Canada
|
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 15 June.
He is a member of famous politician with the age 87 years old group.
George Ho Lem Height, Weight & Measurements
At 87 years old, George Ho Lem height not available right now. We will update George Ho Lem's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
George Ho Lem Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is George Ho Lem worth at the age of 87 years old? George Ho Lem’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from Canada. We have estimated George Ho Lem's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
George Ho Lem Social Network
| Instagram |
|
| Linkedin |
|
| Twitter |
|
| Facebook |
|
| Wikipedia |
|
| Imdb |
|
Timeline
George Ho Lem Sr. (何榮禧) (June 15, 1918 – July 9, 2005) was a Canadian politician, businessman, and community leader from Alberta.
George Ho Lem was born in Calgary, Alberta, in 1918.
His mother Mary Ho Lem was the first recorded female Chinese resident of Calgary.
He started a successful dry cleaning business and was also a successful restaurateur.
He was also a horse breeder who won two Alberta Derbies and was once declared thoroughbred breeder of the year.
He served as a director of Stampede Park for 18 years, and was granted a lifetime membership as an honorary director.
He also served as a president of the Calgary Junior Chamber of Commerce, and as a chairman of the board of the Calgary Auxiliary Hospital for sixteen years.
He was a founding director of the Metropolitan Calgary Foundation and a long-standing member of the Calgary Stampeders Football Booster Club.
Ho Lem began his political career in 1959 as an alderman of the City of Calgary.
He polled the most votes of the sixteen candidates in that year's election.
He was the second person of Chinese descent to win a municipal election in Canada.
He was re-elected in 1962, and served a total of six years on city council.
In 1969, he was the manager of Rod Sykes's mayoral campaign.
Ho Lem was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta in the 1971 general election in the electoral district of Calgary McCall under the banner of the Social Credit Party.
He was the first person of Chinese descent elected to the Alberta Legislature.
During his term in the Assembly, he served on the Law and Regulations, Privileges and Elections, Standing Orders and Printing, and Public Affairs committees.
He also served on the Select Special Committee on Foreign Investment.
He was defeated in the 1975 election by Progressive Conservative candidate Andrew Little.
His interest in sports led him to Co-chair the 1978 Commonwealth Games held in Edmonton.
He was also very active in the Calgary Chinese community.
Few of the organizations he was involved with were the Sien Lok Society, the Oi Kwan Society, the Calgary Chinatown Development Foundation and the Calgary Multicultural Society.
He served as a founder, president or chairman of most of these groups.
He ran for Parliament in the 1980 Canadian Federal Election in Calgary Centre as a member of the Liberal Party.
He was defeated by incumbent Harvie Andre of the Progressive Conservative Party.
The Legislative Assembly of Alberta paid special tribute to Ho Lem's accomplishments on November 20, 2001
