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Regular Session, 2011 ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
BY SENATOR QUINN
A RESOLUTION
To acknowledge the long and dedicated public and civic service of Ralph Clarence "R.C."
McCormick to his community, state, and nation and to the Louisiana Real Estate
Commission and to express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature
of Louisiana upon his death.
WHEREAS, it is with great sadness that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
has learned of the passing of Ralph Clarence "R.C." McCormick, age eighty-one, on
Monday, May 16, 2011; and
WHEREAS, he retired from the United States Marine Corps with twenty-one years
service with the rank of major in 1968 after being wounded in Vietnam, having been
awarded the Legion of Merit with combat V device, Purple Heart and Vietnamese Cross of
Gallantry with gold star; and
WHEREAS, upon returning to Baton Rouge, R.C. McCormick joined the Baton
Rouge Police Department and the Capital District Law Enforcement Planning Council; and
WHEREAS, after a run for the office of East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff, he served
as chief criminal deputy sheriff under Sheriff J. Al Amiss; and
WHEREAS, R.C. McCormick went to work for the Louisiana Real Estate
Commission in 1986 as a hearing examiner, where he developed investigative and
adjudicatory operating procedures, and tirelessly worked for the enhancement of the Real
Estate and Appraiser industry in this state, continuing to provide counsel and assistance to
the commission until his death; and
WHEREAS, he was a former president of the Federation of Baton Rouge Civic
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WHEREAS, R.C. McCormick was a longtime member and supporter of Lions
International, served on a local level in all areas of responsibility of Lions International in
various positions, including president of his club and district governor of District 8N; was
an avid fundraiser for Lions International and in particular, the Lions Crippled Children's
Camp near Leesville; was a Melvin Jones Fellow, the highest recognition awarded by Lions
International for lifelong service to the community; and was dedicated to and believed in the
motto, "We serve"; and
WHEREAS, he also enjoyed playing golf as often as he could with friends and
family at Fairwood Country Club and later at the Oaks at Sherwood; and
WHEREAS, R.C. McCormick was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Faye
McCormick; sister, Charlotte Gumaer; and nephew, Larry Gumaer; and
WHEREAS, he is survived by his wife of nearly fifty-nine years, Lucy Jane Smith
McCormick; son, Michael McCormick and his wife, Evelyn; daughter, Kathy McCormick
Kedroske and her husband, Kevin Kedroske; and three granddaughters, Emilee, Aimee and
Kelli Kedroske; and
WHEREAS, R.C. McCormick was always smiling, very upbeat, and never met a
stranger, who touched many lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
hereby acknowledges the long and dedicated public and civic service to his community,
state, and nation as well as to the Louisiana State Real Estate Commission, of Ralph
Clarence "R.C." McCormick.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that sincere condolences are hereby extended to the
family of R.C. McCormick on the occasion of his death.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to Jane
McCormick.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE