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Galveston's Sealy & Smith Foundation has announced the appointment of new officers. Photo and Release John W. Kelso, president of J.W. Kelso Construction and Texas Gulf Construction Co., has been named president, assuming the role formerly held by Charles A. Worthen, who will remain active on the board as president emeritus. J. Fellman Seinsheimer III has been installed as vice president, the position Kelso previously occupied. “I have had the distinct pleasure of serving as president of The Sealy & Smith Foundation board of directors for more than 12 years,” Worthen said. “As this new chapter in the foundation’s history begins, I am honored to have John Kelso serve as my successor in that role. John not only has served the foundation as a capable and committed director for two decades, but he comes from a long line of advocates for the health and well-being of Galveston.” Kelso’s father, Alvin N. Kelso, and grandfather John Harris both served as foundation board members. Kelso said he looks forward to continuing the successful collaboration between The Sealy & Smith Foundation and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. “I’m delighted to have this opportunity to build upon our past accomplishments with UTMB,” he said. “It is a privilege and honor to take over the reins of the foundation from Charles Worthen, who has done an extraordinary job of helping to ensure UTMB provides the best possible health care to the community.” Established in 1922 in Galveston, The Sealy & Smith Foundation is dedicated to helping UTMB further its patient care mission. John Sealy II and Jennie Sealy Smith incorporated the foundation to perpetuate the philanthropic legacy of their father, John Sealy. A successful Galveston entrepreneur, John Sealy bequeathed $50,000 for a charitable endeavor benefiting the city. Upon his death in 1884, his brother, George, and widow, Rebecca, determined that the bequest would be used to build a much-needed hospital in Galveston. This pivotal funding spurred the state to follow through on its plans to build the University of Texas Medical Department in the island city. Hyperlinks will work if this document is read Online
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