For immediate release July 8, 2002
Alan Davenport receives Order of Canada
London, Ontario - Dr. Alan Davenport has been named to the Order of Canada, the country's highest honour for lifetime achievement.
Alan is active in many areas including his role as the Research Director with the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction (ICLR), a member of the Board of Directors and chair of the Research Advisory Committee. "All of us associated with ICLR are privileged to work with Alan Davenport", says ICLR's executive director, Paul Kovacs.
"Alan is internationally renowned for his pioneering work in wind engineering and disaster safety. He is a wonderful humanitarian, and tireless in his determination to make a positive contribution in Canada and on the international stage. We extend our sincere congratulations to Alan on this distinguished recognition of his many contributions.
" In the citation attached to the award, Her Excellency, The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada, noted "Dr. Davenport has helped to engineer some of the most challenging structural projects ever built in Canada, including the CN Tower and the Confederation Bridge. An expert in seismic activity and wind loads on tall buildings, he led the research at the University's wind-tunnel, which resulted in design improvements to maximize resilience to earthquakes, high winds and improved public safety. Building codes in Canada and abroad are based on work that has evolved from his leadership. As well, he forged important partnerships which led to the formation of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction."
Canada's home, car and business insurers founded the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction in 1998. ICLR is a coordinated effort to reduce disaster losses involving member insurance companies, the University of Western Ontario and other partners. The Institute earns contract revenue for specific projects and workshop fees. Ongoing funding is provided by member insurers and the Ontario Research and Development Challenge Fund. For more information about ICLR, visit our web site at www.iclr.org.
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