Dr. Murray
A. Newman - West Vancouver
![Click on image for full-size version](/web/20061229014943im_/http://www.protocol.gov.bc.ca/protocol/prgs/obc/2006/2006_MNewman_sm.jpg) Dr.
Murray Newman has been a leader of great vision and dedication for
the citizens of British Columbia. He is the founding director of
the Vancouver Public Aquarium, where he served as director for 37
years. During his tenure, he built the Aquarium into one of the
most prestigious marine facilities in the world, without the assistance
of public subsidies. The Aquarium became not only a major tourist
attraction, but also an important educational centre for students,
starting as a small park facility, and culminating as the large,
multi-faceted Vancouver Public Aquarium.
Dr. Newman has
made major contributions to the prestige of the province by building
a marine institution that will continue to provide leadership and
world recognition for British Columbia. His vision for the format
and design of the aquarium, and his perception of the need for research
and conservation, have made the Vancouver Aquarium into a world-class
centre, whose format is now imitated by other aquariums worldwide.
Due to Dr. Newman's
dedication and effort throughout his career, the Vancouver Aquarium
has drawn over 33 million visitors since 1956. After his retirement
in 1993, the Murray Newman Awards for Excellence in Conservation
and Research were established. He remains Director Emeritus of the
Vancouver Aquarium.
Dr. Newman received
the Order of Canada in 1979, and the Canadian Centennial Medal in
1967. He has been featured in the Canadian Who's Who, and Who's
Who in America.
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