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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2019

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H O U S E   R E S O L U T I O N

EXPRESSING SINCERE CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RICHARD RUSSELL

NABB

     Introduced By: Representatives McNamara, Jackson, Filippi, Shekarchi, and Solomon

     Date Introduced: April 02, 2019

     Referred To: House read and passed

     WHEREAS, It is with utmost sadness that this House has learned of the passing of

Richard Russell Nabb, the beloved husband of Gina Nabb, the loving father of two daughters,

Kristin and her husband, Jonathan, and Sheri, and the very proud papa of Jonathan, who is

affectionately known as “JJ”; and

     WHEREAS, Born in Providence, Rick, as he was known to his family and many friends,

was the devoted son of the late Alton and Eleanor Nabb, and the loving brother of Kevin Nabb,

Karen Luth and her husband, Fred, Kathy Tipirneni and her husband, Prabhakar, Ellen Szymanski

and her husband, Jim, Robert Nabb and his wife, Judy, his brother-in-law, Joe Giannitti and his

wife, Debra, and his sister-in-law Marie Bocuzzo and her husband, Sandy, as well as many

adored nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, A natural leader throughout his life, Mr. Nabb earned the distinction of

becoming an Eagle Scout at the young age of 14. He graduated from Pilgrim High School, where

he served as Class President for all four years, was the Captain of the wrestling and tennis teams,

and was awarded All State & All New England Honors in wrestling. Continuing his education, he

graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical

Engineering and was a member of the wrestling team, the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity, and the

Skull Honor Society; and

     WHEREAS, For thirty years, Mr. Nabb was employed at Clairol/Bristol Myers Squibb,

where he held myriad positions including, Engineering Manager at the company's division in

Stamford, Connecticut, and Plant Manager in Camarillo, California. He was also the Vice

President of Americas and Supply Chain Strategic Planning in Princeton, New Jersey, and

worked with Schering-Plough Company/Merck in Kenilworth, New Jersey, as the Vice President

of Strategic Sourcing. Even in retirement, he continued to work, retained as a consultant for

Otsuka America Pharmaceuticals and G & W laboratory; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his time with his family which always came first in his heart,

Mr. Nabb enjoyed playing tennis and golf, photography, ballroom dancing, woodworking, and

was an avid New England Patriots fan. He was a member of the Spring Lake Bath and Tennis

Club, Belmar Fishing Club, The Wyndemere County Club in Naples, Florida, and was a member

of the Manasquan United Methodist Church where he served as Chairperson on the Finance

Committee; and

     WHEREAS, Throughout his life and in spite of his nine month battle with his health, Mr.

Nabb maintained the ability to connect with anyone he met and had an unending love for his

family. His humor and infectious smile, and his generosity, courage and dignity were endearing

and inspiring, and he will be sorely missed by all who had the good fortune to have shared his

glorious life; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of Richard

Russell Nabb; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mrs. Gina Nabb and Family.

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