--- title: HR 1306. Raines, Lula; August Georgia; grand milestone of 90th birthday; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1306 cite_as: HR 1306, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1306 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1306.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1306/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73088 date: 2026-02-10 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. Not legal advice. up: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026.md previous: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1305.md next: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1307.md index: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/index.md omitted: votes and history omitted_chars: 134 omitted_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1306.md?full=1 bill_number: HR 1306 session: 2025-2026 Regular Session session_slug: 2025-2026 chamber: House bill_type: resolution status_date: 2026-02-10 last_action: House Read and Adopted sponsors: - Brian Prince text_version: Introduced has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/HR1306/2025 upstream_id: 2113651 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - ceremonial resolution - Augusta Georgia - House of Representatives tribute --- # HR 1306. Raines, Lula; August Georgia; grand milestone of 90th birthday; recognize ## Text House Resolution 1306 By: Representative Prince of the 132nd A RESOLUTION Honoring Lula Raines of Augusta, Georgia, as she reaches the grand milestone of her 90th birthday; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, born on February 24, 1936, Lula Raines was a cherished gift to the world, destined to fill countless hearts with warmth, love, and immeasurable joy; and WHEREAS, a devout and active member of the Greater Apostolic Holy Temple, Lula serves as an exemplary role model, a beacon of love, and source of profound inspiration, and a wellspring of encouragement to congregants of all generations; and WHEREAS, throughout her 90 years, Lula has been a living witness to a remarkable sweep of history and pivotal events that many now only read about in history books; and WHEREAS, having earned the cherished title "Queen of our Hearts," Lula is commended for her steadfast and unconditional love for her children and family at large; and WHEREAS, her love is exemplified by her selfless devotion, invaluable guidance, and boundless commitment to fostering unity, compassion, and a deep respect for the authenticity and integrity of each individual; and WHEREAS, Lula possesses a rare and radiant charm, a gentle kindness, and strong foundation that nurtures and inspires everyone who knows her; and WHEREAS, upon reaching the esteemed age of 90, Lula continues to demonstrate profound humility and gratitude for the myriad of blessings that have graced her long and eventful journey through life. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body honor Lula Raines upon the grand milestone of her 90th birthday. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Lula Raines. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution honors Lula Raines of Augusta on her 90th birthday, recognizing her life, faith, and family. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it recognizes Lula Raines of Augusta, Georgia, as she celebrates her 90th birthday, describing her life history, her active membership in the Greater Apostolic Holy Temple, and her role as a devoted family matriarch. The resolution formally states that the House honors Raines on this milestone and directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It is a personal tribute rather than a policy measure, and it has no regulatory or funding effect on the state. ### What it does - Formally honors Lula Raines of Augusta, Georgia on the occasion of her 90th birthday. - Recites biographical details about her life, her faith community, and her role in her family. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her. - Carries no changes to Georgia law, funding, or regulations, as it is a ceremonial tribute. ### Who it affects This resolution primarily concerns Lula Raines herself and her family and congregation at the Greater Apostolic Holy Temple in Augusta, Georgia. It has no broader legal or regulatory effect on other Georgians. ### Why it matters The resolution has no practical legal effect and changes no laws or funding. Its significance is purely ceremonial, providing formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives of an individual's milestone birthday and life. ### Key provisions - The resolved clause states that House members honor Lula Raines upon her 90th birthday. - A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make a copy available for distribution to her. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-10) - Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10) - Sponsors: Brian Prince - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73088 > The history, votes, and amendments (134 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1306.md?full=1