[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 20, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E848]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY MR. LEO SHEY

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 20, 2017

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy 
of Mr. Leo Shey of Pembroke Pines, Florida. Leo was a dear friend of 
mine who sadly passed away on June 13, 2017.
  Leo was born in the Bronx, New York. He served honorably in the 
United States Navy, and after marrying his wife Bunny in 1950, they 
moved to Dade County in South Florida in 1958. As a mortgage banker, 
Leo dedicated many years of his career specializing in low-income 
housing in Dade and Broward counties, and also served on the board of 
directors of the Park Place Association for 40 years. Through his 
contributions, Leo made a profound impact in South Florida.
  Leo went on to establish himself in Atlanta, Georgia where he emerged 
as an ally of the African American business community. At the forefront 
of civil rights activism, Leo became an esteemed member of the 100 
percent Wrong Club.
  Distinguishing himself through extraordinary involvement in the 
community, Leo touched countless lives. He is survived by his wife 
Bunny, and adored by father of Nina Voges (Dan), Michael (Barbara), 
like-a-son Seth Brown, and predeceased by Douglas. Beloved and wise 
grandfather of Tim (Rachel), Caitlin (Todd), Sherri and Terri (Cesar), 
and blended family Danielle (Jorge del Valle, Arya and Jayley) and Sean 
Voges (Alice). Adoring Pop-pop of Wilhelmina, Sebastian and Violette 
Leo.
  Mr. Speaker, words cannot express how deeply saddened I am for the 
passing of such a kind soul. I was devastated to learn of the death of 
one of the nicest people I have ever known. Leo was not a large man, 
but he was most among men. It is with a heavy heart that I honor his 
life arid accomplishments, but most of all, to honor our friendship. My 
thoughts are with his loved ones, during this most difficult time.

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