Elected and admitted by the Council of the City of Belfast under the Municipal Privilege (Ireland) Act, 1875:-
SIR GEORGE IVAN (VAN) MORRISON, OBE
Knight Bachelor
Officer of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
In recognition of "the extraordinary contribution made to the City by [Sir] George Ivan ‘Van’ Morrison; achieving international acclaim over the last fifty years, he has portrayed a majestic image of Belfast and continues to inspire generations through his inspirational music."
Officer of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire
In recognition of "the extraordinary contribution made to the City by [Sir] George Ivan ‘Van’ Morrison; achieving international acclaim over the last fifty years, he has portrayed a majestic image of Belfast and continues to inspire generations through his inspirational music."
A Brilliant and well deserved appointment
ReplyDeleteSeem to remember Van blocked the decision to erect a blue plaque on his original family home in Hyndford Street.
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