HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF SYLVIA "SIGGY" WEBER, BELOVED PSYCHIATRIC NURSE LEADER, HEALER, AND VETERAN OF THE AIR FORCE AND U.S. ARMY RESERVES
This House Resolution (HR 5148) expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' condolences upon the passing of Sylvia "Siggy" Weber, a 85-year-old psychiatric nurse, veteran (Air Force/Army Reserves), and community leader. It honors her 50-year career in psychiatric nursing, advocacy for environmental justice, and leadership in the Rhode Island State Nurses Association, while extending sympathy to her family (daughters Ilene Schulenberger and Susan Tashian, and sister Estelle Beckerman). The resolution, passed on January 23, 2025, has no policy provisions and serves solely as a ceremonial tribute. It directs the Secretary of State to send certified copies to Weber’s family members.
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passed
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Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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01/23/2025 House read and passed
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