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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

     WHEREAS, It is with deep sadness that this House of Representatives has learned of the

passing of Raymond A. Choiniere, who passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at the age of

85, surrounded by his loving family; and

     WHEREAS, Born on October 1, 1940, in the City of Providence, Mr. Choiniere was the

son of the late Arthur and Alice (McCartney) Choiniere, and was predeceased by his brothers,

Arthur, Edward, Robert, and Jon Choiniere, and his sister, Jeanne Harrington; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere is survived by his beloved wife of more than fifty-eight years,

Elizabeth (Dunnigan) Choiniere, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion; his

daughters, Monique Choiniere, Esq., and Nicole Choiniere-Kroeker; his son-in-law, Jim Kroeker;

his cherished grandson, Liam Raymond Miller; and many nieces and nephews; and

     WHEREAS, A gifted and determined athlete, Mr. Choiniere was an all-state standout in

baseball and football at Warwick Veterans Memorial High School, where he served as co-captain

of the football team, leading his team to share top honors in Class A in 1958, and also helped lead

the baseball team to a state championship in 1959; and

     WHEREAS, Continuing his athletic career, Mr. Choiniere played baseball at Providence

College and competed in the Cape Cod League with the Harwich Mariners, earning All-Star

honors, and his talent on the field earned him a tryout with the Boston Red Sox; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere graduated from Providence College in 1963 with a degree in

history and later earned a master's degree in counseling from the University of Rhode Island,

dedicating his career to education as a history teacher and guidance counselor at Wickford Middle

School, where he made a lasting impact on countless students; and

     WHEREAS, In addition to his work in education, Mr. Choiniere was deeply committed

to his community, coaching youth sports, organizing educational trips, and serving as a delegate

to the 1976 Democratic National Convention on behalf of Senator Frank Church, while also

volunteering on numerous local, state, and federal campaigns; and

     WHEREAS, Mr. Choiniere also enjoyed a career in finance and later returned to public

service as a policy analyst in the Office of the Rhode Island Speaker of the House, where he

served with dedication until his retirement in 2012; and

     WHEREAS, A man of generosity, integrity, and unwavering character, Mr. Choiniere

was devoted to his family and friends, known for his kindness, mentorship, and willingness to

help others, and found great joy in time spent with loved ones, particularly at his home in Bonnet

Shores; and

     WHEREAS, His life was a testament to perseverance and optimism, guided by the words

of Jim Valvano, "Don't give up! Don't ever give up!"; now, therefore be it

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

expresses its deepest condolences on the passing of Raymond A. Choiniere and honors his life of

service, dedication, and compassion; 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 the Choiniere family.

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