Honor Hugh Sealey’s 103rd Birthday

Senate Resolution No. 2697 BY: Senator PERSAUD CONGRATULATING Hugh P. Sealey upon the occasion of celebrating his 103rd Birthday on July 10, 2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commemorate and recognize certain milestones celebrated by citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Senior citizens bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the increasingly active roles they play in today's society; their past contributions and future participation are a vital part of, and valuable asset to, the fabric of community life and activity; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Hugh P. Sealey upon the occasion of his 103rd Birthday to be celebrated on July 10, 2017; and WHEREAS, Hugh P. Sealey was born on July 10, 1914, to the late Beatrice and Prince Sealey; he attended school in Paraiso Canal Zone, Panama; and WHEREAS, On June 12, 1946, Hugh P. Sealey married Daisy May (Gwenny) Bowen, and together they raised three children; and WHEREAS, In 1982, Hugh P. Sealey and his family immigrated to New York, where he worked as a messenger for an agency; he then had a long and distinguished career with the Bank of New York; and WHEREAS, Hugh P. Sealey enjoys taking daily walks, reading the Daily News, watching game shows, and taking care of his plants; above all, he loves to laugh; and WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his three children, Alfred, Maritza and Roberto (Irma); his six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, as well as his late wife, Daisy May, all of whom have shown him love and support and rejoice in his many achievements; and WHEREAS, Hugh P. Sealey, with his zest for life, has inspired and enhanced the lives of his family and friends; and WHEREAS, This distinguished man has experienced the incredible joys and sorrows characteristic of and reserved for those with the stamina and courage to savor a full life; and WHEREAS, Hugh P. Sealey has enriched the lives of those around him through his joyous and sincere love for others and through the quiescent charm and wisdom which comes only from a fullness of years; and WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to publicly recognize those who have reached such a remarkable age and who have witnessed and celebrated the innovations, cultural developments and awesome achievements of this country during the last century, while themselves contributing to the growth and excellence of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Hugh P. Sealey upon the occasion of celebrating his 103rd Birthday on July 10, 2017; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Hugh P. Sealey.