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Regular Session, 2011
SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON NO. 83
BY SENATORS LAFLEUR AND MICHOT AND REPRESENTATIVES JOHNSON,
LORUSSO AND ROY
COMMENDATIONS. Commends Dr. John E. Lemoine for his work with healthcare and
physician liability.
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTI ON1
To commend Dr. John E. Lemoine for his work with healthcare and physician liability.2
WHEREAS, the men and women who attend to the sick and those in need of3
healthcare are to be held in the highest esteem for their dedication and charity toward their4
fellow citizens; and5
WHEREAS, John E. Lemoine was born in Cottonport, Louisiana, and received a6
Bachelor of Science degree from Springhill College in Mobile, Alabama, and a medical7
degree from the Louisiana State University School of Medicine; and8
WHEREAS, Dr. Lemoine served as a resident physician during the Vietnam War,9
as a captain in the United States Army Medical Corps, served at Fort Polk Army installation10
in Vernon Parish and Fort Sam Houston Army installation in San Antonio, Texas, and in11
1970, Captain Lemoine was assigned as the post surgeon at Pine Bluff Arsenal Army12
installation in Jefferson County, Arkansas, where he received the Army Commendation13
Medal for his exemplary leadership and was promoted to Major, serving until his honorable14
discharge; and15
WHEREAS, he moved to Bunkie, Louisiana, in Avoyelles Parish and conducted a16
family medical practice which lasted more than thirty years; and17
WHEREAS, Dr. Lemoine is a member of the National Association of Corporate18 SCR NO. 83
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Directors and the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry, serving on both the Civil1
Justice Reform Council and the Health Care Task Force, and has been a member of the2
Louisiana State Medical Society, the Avoyelles Parish Medical Society, the American3
Medical Association, and the American College of Physician Executives; and4
WHEREAS, in addition to his medical practice and membership in professional5
organizations, Dr. Lemoine joined the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company6
shortly after its founding in 1981; and7
WHEREAS, during his tenure at the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company,8
he served as chairman of the board for sixteen years, president and CEO, and as of January9
1, 2011, he stepped down as Chairman, but he remains an active member of LAMMICO's10
board of directors and continues to tirelessly advocate positive changes in the state's Medical11
Malpractice Act by working closely with state legislators and officials in the healthcare12
industry; and13
WHEREAS, as a physician and healthcare insurance official, Dr. Lemoine has been14
instrumental in changes to several state laws to improve the medical malpractice15
environment in the state, such as changing the Medical Review Panel process by requiring16
plaintiffs to file fees, mandating that patients make specific allegations in claims, and17
modifying the "loser pay system", and he is also responsible for the "I'm Sorry" law which18
encourages physicians and patient communication; and19
WHEREAS, because of his efforts, the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance20
Company has experienced a significant decrease in claim frequency, resulting, for the first21
time since 1991, in decreased rates for the years 2005, 2007, and 2009, and for the first time22
in its history, the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company has declared dividends to23
be paid to its policyholders for four consecutive years; and24
WHEREAS, because of his dedication to the many patients he serves, as well as his25
physician colleagues, Dr. Lemoine has been instrumental in making sure that the citizens of26
Louisiana are better able to receive quality medical care.27
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby28
commend Dr. John E. Lemoine for his dedication in serving the healthcare needs of his29
many patients, and as a tireless advocate for just and fair physician liability laws in the state.30 SCR NO. 83
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Dr.1
John E. Lemoine.2
The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument, were prepared by McHenry Lee.
DIGEST
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Commends Dr. John E. Lemoine for his work in healthcare and physician liability.