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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 29
BY SENATOR JOHNS
A RESOLUTION
To express the sincere condolences of the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana upon the
death of Wilmot Sandlin "Sandy" McCain.
WHEREAS, it is with deep regret and profound sorrow that the members of the
Senate have learned of the passing of Wilmot Sandlin "Sandy" McCain, at age sixty-seven,
on April 20, 2020; and
WHEREAS, he was born on July 23, 1952, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Judge
W.T. "Brandy" McCain and Erin Sandlin McCain; and
WHEREAS, Sandy was an Eagle Scout and graduated with a bachelor of science
degree from Northwestern State University in 1977; and
WHEREAS, he worked in the private sector following graduation until 1996, when
he accepted the position of Administrative Director at Work Training Facility North; and
WHEREAS, he was promoted to Deputy Warden at J. Levy Dabadie Correctional
Center in 2002 and was later promoted to Warden at J. Levy Dabadie Correctional Center
until its closure in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Sandy then accepted the role of Assistant Warden at Raymond Laborde
Correctional Center; in 2014, he was promoted to Warden at B. B. Rayburn Correctional
Center in Angie, Louisiana; and in 2016, he returned to Raymond Laborde Correctional
Center as Warden and served there until his recent retirement; and
WHEREAS, Sandy was a Lifetime Ambassador for the United States Jaycees; and
WHEREAS, he was instantly respected by all who had the good fortune to meet him
and those who had the opportunity to work closely with him, for his work ethic and
commitment to the Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, he was also a man with strong faith, having served as a deacon at New
Prospect Baptist Church where he was a member for thirty-six years; and
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WHEREAS, he was preceded in death by his parents and a brother W.T. McCain Jr.;
and
WHEREAS, Sandy lived with a loving commitment to his family and leaves to
cherish his memory with his wife of forty-three years, Diane Pittman McCain; sons, Justin
and wife Lauren, and Jeremy and wife Katrina; brothers Jay McCain (Suzanne), Joe McCain
(Stacy); sisters Linnie Lee (Robert), Emily Jo Vallee, Misi Andrews, Laura Moody (Ken),
Bebe Turner (Gerry), and Cora McCain; seven beloved grandchildren, Tucker, Piper,
Aniston, Aliyah, Finley, Judson, and Emerson, as well as many nieces, nephews, and
cousins; and
WHEREAS, with the death of Sandy McCain, Louisiana has lost one of her finest
sons, an individual who was widely respected and admired for his work ethic and integrity;
and
WHEREAS, although the death of Sandy McCain has left a tremendous void in his
community, his memory shall live forever in the minds and hearts of all who were blessed
to know and love him.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby express sincere condolences upon the death of Wilmot Sandlin "Sandy"
McCain, acknowledge his contributions and outstanding achievements, and extend enduring
appreciation for the pride and honor that he will forever bring to his family, his community,
and to the state of Louisiana.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to
Diane Pittman McCain.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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