Roger Picard

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Roger Picard
Rhode Island State Senate District 20
Incumbent
Assumed office 2008
Current term ends 2010
Political party	Republican
Profession	Social Worker
Website	Senate website

Roger Picard (b. January 26, 1957) has been a Democratic member of the Rhode Island Senate since 2008, representing the 20th district.

Education

Picard earned his BA/BS from the University of Rhode Island in 1979. He later received his MSW in Social Work from Rhode Island College in 1995.

Professional experience

Picard works as a Social Worker. He also works for Woonsocket Education Department.

Political experience

Picard served in the Rhode Island State House of Representatives from 1992 to 2008. During that time he served as Deputy Majority Leader. He joined the Rhode Island State Senate in 2008. He has served in that position since, representing the 20th district.

Committee membership

• Corporations Committee, Rhode Island Senate
• Labor Committee, Rhode Island Senate

Personal life

Picard and his wife Diane have three children.

External links

• Sen. Picard's Rhode Island Senate website
• Profile from Project Vote Smart
• Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006, 2004, 2002, 1998, 1996, 1994

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