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S T A T E O F R H O D E I S L A N D
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2023
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING DEEPEST CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF STEPHEN MICHAEL
SIEMBAB
Introduced By: Senator Walter S. Felag
Date Introduced: January 17, 2023
Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration
WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this Senate has learned of the passing of Stephen 1
Michael Siembab of Warren, the beloved husband of Sandra Lee Siembab for the past 49 years; 2
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WHEREAS, Mr. Siembab was born in Fall River, the son of the late Joseph and 4
Genevieve Siembab. He served our nation with distinction and bravery as a pathfinder during the 5
Vietnam War in the United States Army, and was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star 6
Medal with “V” for his service to our nation; and 7
WHEREAS, Mr. Siembab was an accomplished carpenter by trade, like his father, and 8
worked tirelessly to provide for his family. His incredible woodworking skills and the beautiful 9
furniture he made, were widely admired by his customers, peers, family and friends; and 10
WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Siembab enjoyed many outdoors activities including 11
boating, fishing and crabbing. He also admired antique cars and especially his much loved 1948 12
Ford. Most of all, he was a devoted and loving husband, father and grandfather; and 13
WHEREAS, In addition to his wife, Sandra Lee, Mr. Siembab leaves behind his children, 14
Sean Siembab and his wife, Melissa, and Christopher Siembab and his wife, Allendre, and his 15
grandchildren, Jaden, Gavin, Brody, Landon, and Eli. He is also survived by his siblings, Thomas 16
Siembab, Frederick Siembab, and Francis “Frank” Siembab, and was the brother of the late 17
Joseph Siembab, Jr.; now, therefore be it 18
RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby expresses its deepest 19
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condolences to the Siembab Family on the passing of Stephen Michael Siembab; and be it further 1
RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to 2
transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Sandra Lee Siembab and Family. 3
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