HOUSE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND A. CHOINIERE

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES ON THE PASSING OF RAYMOND A. CHOINIERE

Introduced By:
Representatives Shekarchi, Kazarian, Solomon, Chippendale, Casey,
McNamara, Slater, Kennedy, Edwards, and Fogarty

Date Introduced:
April 14, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House of Representatives has learned of the
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passing of Raymond A. Choiniere, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the age of
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85, surrounded by his loving family; and
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WHEREAS, Born on October 1, 1940, in the City of Providence, Mr. Choiniere was the
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son of the late Arthur and Alice (McCartney) Choiniere, and was predeceased by his brothers,
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Arthur, Edward, Robert, and Jon Choiniere, and his sister, Jeanne Harrington; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere is survived by his beloved wife of more than fifty-eight years,
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Elizabeth (Dunnigan) Choiniere, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion; his
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daughters, Monique Choiniere, Esq., and Nicole Choiniere-Kroeker; his son-in-law, Jim Kroeker;
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his cherished grandson, Liam Raymond Miller; and many nieces and nephews; and
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WHEREAS, A gifted and determined athlete, Mr. Choiniere was an all-state standout in
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baseball and football at Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, where he served as co-captain
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of the football team, leading his team to share top honors in Class A in 1958, and also helped lead
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the baseball team to a state championship in 1959; and
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WHEREAS, Continuing his athletic career, Mr. Choiniere played baseball at Providence
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College and competed in the Cape Cod League with the Harwich Mariners, earning All-Star
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honors, and his talent on the field earned him a tryout with the Boston Red Sox; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere graduated from Providence College in 1963 with a degree in
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history and later earned a master's degree in counseling from the University of Rhode Island,
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dedicating his career to education as a history teacher and guidance counselor at Wickford Middle

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School, where he made a lasting impact on countless students; and
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WHEREAS, In addition to his work in education, Mr. Choiniere was deeply committed
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to his community, coaching youth sports, organizing educational trips, and serving as a delegate
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to the 1976 Democratic National Convention on behalf of Senator Frank Church, while also
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volunteering on numerous local, state, and federal campaigns; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere also enjoyed a career in finance and later returned to public
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service as a policy analyst in the Office of the Rhode Island Speaker of the House, where he
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served with dedication until his retirement in 2012; and
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WHEREAS, A man of generosity, integrity, and unwavering character, Mr. Choiniere
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was devoted to his family and friends, known for his kindness, mentorship, and willingness to
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help others, and found great joy in time spent with loved ones, particularly at his home in Bonnet
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Shores; and
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WHEREAS, His life was a testament to perseverance and optimism, guided by the words
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of Jim Valvano, "Don't give up! Don't ever give up!"; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby
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expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Raymond A. Choiniere and honors his life of
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service, dedication, and compassion; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Choiniere family.
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