Chief Executive Donald Tsang has passed his condolences to the family of former Chief Secretary and founding Commissioner of the Independent Commission Against Corruption Sir Jack Cater.
"I am deeply saddened to learn that Sir Jack Cater, who served Hong Kong with dedication and distinction, has passed away.
"We shall always remember his solid contributions to the development of Hong Kong and his pioneering role in laying the foundation of an all-pervasive anti-corruption culture in Hong Kong," Mr Tsang said.
"The administration joins me in extending our deepest condolences and sympathies to his family," he added.
ICAC commissioner pays tribute
ICAC Commissioner Raymond Wong also expressed condolences on behalf of the commission which Sir Jack founded.
"We wish to pay the highest tribute to Sir Jack Cater as the founding Commissioner who led the ICAC in the fight against corruption together with the people of Hong Kong," Mr Wong said.
"With the greatest courage and determination, Sir Jack had steered the ICAC in overcoming many challenges in its inception years and laid important foundation for the development of the ICAC and its continued effectiveness.
"Under his leadership, the newly established ICAC succeeded in stamping out widespread corrupt activities, particularly syndicated corruption in our society, paving the way for the nurturing of a clean civil service and a culture of justice and fairness in Hong Kong.
"Sir Jack Cater has also made invaluable contribution to a "quiet revolution" in our society, by changing the public's attitude towards corruption from acceptance to total support for anti-corruption work.
"Hong Kong is now internationally recognised as one of the world's cleanest places and its anti-corruption strategy as a model of success."
He added: "Sir Jack will be remembered by all of us with affection and gratitude."
Sir Jack was Chief Secretary from 1978 to 1981 and before that, the founding Commissioner of the ICAC.
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