The National order of the Cedar - Rank of Commander was awarded to Dr. Georges Aziz Gholmieh Director General of Human Resources for the Government of Lebanon. On the occasion of his retirement for his devotion, professionalism, sacrifices and unselfish efforts. This order was awarded on the Independence Day and was the last one by former President Emile Lahoud National order of the Cedar - Commander Created by the law of 31/12/1936, actually regulated by the code of decorations (decree-law 122 dated 12/6/1959). This order consists of five grades: Grand Cordon, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer, Knight. It is awarded for great services rendered to Lebanon, for acts of courage and devotion of great moral value, as for years in public service. Only the grade of knight can be awarded for the first time except to non-Lebanese who can be decerned any of the grades.