LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Leslie Hubert Sealey,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey of Brooklyn, New York, died on February 21,
2010, at the age of 60; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey distinguished himself in his profession and by
his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of
his community; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, Born in Georgetown, Guyana, Leslie Sealey graduated from
Tutorial High School and immigrated to New York City, arriving on April
2, 1968; he later bought a home and settled in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Committed to family and solidly dedicated to his friends with
whom he kept close, Leslie Sealey had a soft spiritual side which was an
important anchor in his life; many people found him to be very charis-
matic in his practice as a Nurse and later as a Health Administrator;
and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey was a strategic planner with a strong leader-
ship record in managing enterprise growth initiatives with proven compe-
tence in organizational development and managing teams in cross-cultural
and multidisciplinary settings; he possessed a solid sense of fiscal
acumen and a strong command in bringing strategic programs to fruition;
and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey earned his B.S. degree in Health Administration
from St. Joseph's College, and his Master's in Public Health from Hunter
College, City University of New York; and
WHEREAS, Professionally affiliated with the American Public Health
Association and the Institute for Pan-American Affairs, Leslie Sealey
served as Associate Executive Director/Ambulatory Care and Associate
Director/Nursing Administration at Harlem Hospital Center/New York City
Health and Hospitals Corporation; and
WHEREAS, Leslie Sealey was also Executive Director of Bushwick Stuy-
vesant Heights Healthcare, Inc.; in addition, he was Hospital Adminis-
trator for Kingsboro Psychiatric Center in Brooklyn; and
WHEREAS, Predeceased by his daughter, Janelle, Leslie Sealey is
survived by his loving partner, Beverly, his son, Wayne, and his grand-
children, Quancydel, Ashanti, Wayne II, and Wayne III; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Leslie Sealey leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Leslie Hubert Sealey, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Leslie Hubert Sealey.