National Policy Advisor Lai Yung-chuan Passes Away, President Lai Expresses Deep Sorrow
Lai Yung-chuan, National Policy Advisor to the Presidential Office and Honorary Chairman of the Chiayi Chenghuang Temple, has passed away. President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow and reluctance upon hearing the news, and conveyed sincere condolences to Lai Yung-chuan's wife, Lai Chang Yu-chih, and family.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 10th) Lai Yung-chuan, National Policy Advisor to the Presidential Office and Honorary Chairman of the Chiayi Chenghuang Temple, has passed away. Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui announced today that President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow and reluctance upon hearing the news, and conveyed sincere condolences to Lai Yung-chuan's wife, Lai Chang Yu-chih, and family.
Kuo Ya-hui told the media that Lai Yung-chuan had deep roots in the Chiayi area throughout his life, operating a traditional Chinese medicine store in his early years. He was sincere and benevolent in treating people, and for a long time cared for his hometown and was enthusiastic about public welfare, earning deep respect from the local community. Lai Yung-chuan also dedicated himself for many years to religious culture and local public affairs, serving as Chairman of the Chiayi Chenghuang Temple for eight years. After stepping down, he continued as Honorary Chairman, making significant contributions to the preservation of local religious culture, the cohesion of community sentiment, and the steady development of temple affairs.
Kuo Ya-hui pointed out that the President appreciates Lai Yung-chuan's long-standing dedication to the Chiayi area, religious culture, and public welfare. He was simple, valued affection and righteousness, and demonstrated the demeanor of a kind elder in both local service and civilian exchanges. The President reverently mourns Lai Yung-chuan's spirit of lifelong dedication to the local area and service to society, wishing him peace and hoping his family can overcome their grief. The Presidential Office will subsequently convey its condolences and remembrance according to the family's funeral arrangements. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150510
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 10th) Lai Yung-chuan, National Policy Advisor to the Presidential Office and Honorary Chairman of the Chiayi Chenghuang Temple, has passed away. Presidential Office spokesperson Kuo Ya-hui announced today that President Lai Ching-te expressed deep sorrow and reluctance upon hearing the news, and conveyed sincere condolences to Lai Yung-chuan's wife, Lai Chang Yu-chih, and family.
Kuo Ya-hui told the media that Lai Yung-chuan had deep roots in the Chiayi area throughout his life, operating a traditional Chinese medicine store in his early years. He was sincere and benevolent in treating people, and for a long time cared for his hometown and was enthusiastic about public welfare, earning deep respect from the local community. Lai Yung-chuan also dedicated himself for many years to religious culture and local public affairs, serving as Chairman of the Chiayi Chenghuang Temple for eight years. After stepping down, he continued as Honorary Chairman, making significant contributions to the preservation of local religious culture, the cohesion of community sentiment, and the steady development of temple affairs.
Kuo Ya-hui pointed out that the President appreciates Lai Yung-chuan's long-standing dedication to the Chiayi area, religious culture, and public welfare. He was simple, valued affection and righteousness, and demonstrated the demeanor of a kind elder in both local service and civilian exchanges. The President reverently mourns Lai Yung-chuan's spirit of lifelong dedication to the local area and service to society, wishing him peace and hoping his family can overcome their grief. The Presidential Office will subsequently convey its condolences and remembrance according to the family's funeral arrangements. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150510
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