LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Jean G. Leon upon the occasion of
her retirement as the Senior Vice President of the Central Brooklyn
Family Health Network

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed resi-
dents of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Jean G. Leon upon the occasion of her retirement as the Senior Vice
President of the Central Brooklyn Family Health Network, which comprises
Kings County Hospital Center, the Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and
Rehabilitation Center, the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment
Center, as well as a host of satellite clinics in the area; and
WHEREAS, A native of Trinidad and Tobago, Dr. Jean G. Leon attended
the Guapo Elementary Government School and Point Fortin Intermediate
High School, before graduating from San Fernando General Hospital as a
Registered Nurse with a postgraduate degree in Midwifery; and
WHEREAS, After migrating to the United States, Dr. Jean G. Leon
continued her professional career as a Registered Nurse; she also
received an undergraduate degree in Health Administration from St.
Joseph's College, a Master's degree in Public Administration from New
York University and an Honorary Doctor of Laws from St. Joseph's
College; and
WHEREAS, A long time employee of the New York City Health and Hospi-
tals Corporation, Dr. Jean G. Leon served as the Assistant Director of
Nursing and Associate Director of Nursing at the Woodhull Medical and
Mental Health Center; Director of Quality Management at Metropolitan
Health Center; and Senior Associate Executive Director, Deputy Executive
Director and Chief Operating Officer at Harlem Health Center; and
WHEREAS, Next, Dr. Jean G. Leon was promoted to Executive Director of
Kings County Hospital Center and then to Senior Vice President of the
Central Brooklyn Family Health Network, a position she held for 15
years; and
WHEREAS, A member of the National Association of Health Care Quarterly
and the American College of Health Care Executives, Dr. Jean G. Leon
holds certifications in Quality Assurance and Nursing Administration and
lectures and consults proficiently in Health Care; and
WHEREAS, A phenomenal woman, Dr. Jean G. Leon has been the recipient
of a multitude of awards, honors and certificates of recognition,
acknowledging her efforts of in-depth magnitude, including the New York
State Quality Assurance Health Care Professional Award; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career with the Central Brooklyn Family Health
Network, Dr. Jean G. Leon served with intelligence and caring dedi-
cation, continuously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her
position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
she worked, Dr. Jean G. Leon will be remembered for her honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in her official acts; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Jean G. Leon upon the occasion of her retirement as the Senior
Vice President of the Central Brooklyn Family Health Network, and to

wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Jean G. Leon.