Paddy O'Neill | |
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Member of the Rhode IslandHouseofRepresentatives from the 59th district | |
In office January 4, 2005 –January 6, 2015 | |
Succeeded by | Jean Philippe Barros |
Personal details | |
Born | Newport,Rhode Island | January 14,1971
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sheri Durigan |
Residence | Pawtucket,Rhode Island |
Alma mater | Providence College, Colby College, Roger Williams University School of Law |
Profession | Self-employed attorney |
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