Georgia CommonsHR 1679: Villines, Aubrey T., Jr.; 50 years of distinguished public service at the Georgia State Capitol; commend
Last action March 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Aubrey T. Villines Jr. for 50 years of public service at the Georgia State Capitol.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a bill that changes any law. It recognizes Aubrey T. Villines Jr. for five decades of work at the Georgia State Capitol, describing his career in legal and governmental circles, his membership in professional organizations like the State Bar of Georgia, and his military service as an army officer in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War. The resolution lists several awards Villines has received and states that the House commends him for his service and extends good wishes. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Villines. It does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute.
What the bill does
- Formally commends Aubrey T. Villines Jr. for 50 years of public service at the Georgia State Capitol.
- Recites his career history, professional memberships, and military service in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.
- Extends the House's best wishes to Villines for continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to him.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors one individual, Aubrey T. Villines Jr. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution to him.
Why it matters
This resolution has no legal or regulatory effect on Georgians generally. It serves as an official, public acknowledgment of one person's career and service, recorded in the House's proceedings and presented to the honoree as a ceremonial gesture.
Key provisions
- The resolving clause states the House commends Villines for his 50 years of service and wishes him continued health and happiness.
- A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make an appropriate copy available for distribution to Villines.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Aubrey T. Villines Jr. for his 50 years of exemplary public service at the Georgia State Capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)
- Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia State Capitol
- public service recognition