Honor Robert DeSieno’s Life

3, 2020, at the age of 57; and WHEREAS, Born on February 11, 1963, in Woodland, California, Robert was the son of Robert P. DeSieno and Marcie Barrett DeSieno; and WHEREAS, Robert DeSieno distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community; and WHEREAS, Robert DeSieno was employed for more than 18 years as a messenger for the New York State Senate; and WHEREAS, Although he lived a life of struggle with a developmental handicap, Robert DeSieno was always courageous and committed to strengthening his abilities; he worked hard at becoming a caring and valuable member of his community, as well as a beloved member of his family; and WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Robert DeSieno loved to talk baseball; he also enjoyed reading and researching various topics and used that knowledge to educate the people who were in his life; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his mother, Marcie DeSieno, Robert DeSieno is survived by his father, Robert DeSieno; and his brother, Timothy DeSieno and his wife, Joanne De Silva; as well as his three nephews, Jacob, Joshua, and Zachary; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Robert DeSieno, who taught the valuable lesson of how to struggle through adversity and sustain dignity in life's trying moments, leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Robert DeSieno, and to express its deepest condolences to his family; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Robert DeSieno.