Article archive / November 1, 2012
Originally published: . Volume 4, No. 3. Source pages: 13.
In the Regular Legislative Session this spring, 2012, Dr. Randall “Randy” Lemoine was commended by the Legislature for his thirty-five years of distinguished service with the Department of Health and Hospitals and to the citizens of Louisiana, and was extended congratulations and well wishes upon his retirement.
The Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 143, authored by Senator Heitmeier, noted that Dr. Lemoine has served the citizens of Louisiana with dedication and commitment.
The resolution also noted that Dr. Lemoine has served in the office of behavioral health, including as mental health executive director, program manager, and psychologist. And that he was currently serving as business intelligence.
The Resolution also noted, “… Dr. Lemoine's wealth of knowledge and expertise has served the department through several administrations by educating and guiding department officials and legislators regarding, among many other topics, data-informed decision making;”
Also, “… Dr. Lemoine has been an invaluable resource in the development of the data warehouse and the implementation of the Coordinated System of Care for children and adults with behavioral health issues as it relates to the complex data reporting system;”
And, “… Dr. Lemoine currently serves as director of business intelligence for the office of behavioral health …”
“It has been a privilege for the department staff to learn from and work with Dr. Lemoine,” noted the authors, “and he has touched the lives of those he worked with, both inside and outside the department, …”
Dr. Randy Lemoine attended the University of New Orleans for his bachelors in psychology and masters in psychology in 1975. He attained his doctoral degree in psychology from LSU in 1981.
He will be spending more time with family and the development of his private practice, working with families, children, and adolescents, as noted in the Resolution.
Dr. Randy Lemoine and Dr. Christine Angelos taking a break at the spring LPA Convention and continuing education workshops. Dr. Lemoine was commended by the Senate for his contributions to the citizens of Louisiana.
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