The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution expressing profound condolences on the passing of Sylvia "Siggy" Weber, a respected psychiatric nurse leader, healer, and veteran of the Air Force and U.S. Army Reserves. Sylvia passed away on September 7, 2024, at the age of 85. She dedicated over fifty years to psychiatric counseling in Rhode Island, serving as an in-service director at Butler Hospital and a guest lecturer at local universities. Her contributions to nursing and advocacy for environmental justice and social equality were recognized, including her induction into the Rhode Island State Nurses Association Hall of Fame in 2011.

The resolution highlights Sylvia's legacy of compassion, strength, and healing, as well as her deep familial bonds and the joy she found in her grandchildren. It acknowledges her role as a trailblazer in her community, being the first single woman in Rhode Island to be granted a mortgage and to adopt children. The House extends its deepest sympathies to her family, recognizing the impact she had on the community through her service and dedication to justice. The resolution concludes with a directive for the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to her family members.