Georgia CommonsHR 2077: Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; commend
Last action March 31, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., a retired internal medicine physician, for his medical career and personal accomplishments.
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In plain language
This House resolution is a ceremonial measure honoring Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., who graduated from Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia before completing his residency at Emory University hospital systems. It recounts his 34 year career as an internal medicine physician and regional chief of adult medicine with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser, along with his family ties, including his daughter, State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House of Representatives recognizes and commends Dr. Rainey and wishes him continued health and happiness, and it directs the Clerk of the House to provide him a copy of the resolution.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr.
- Recites his education, medical residency, and 34 year career as an internal medicine physician and regional chief of adult medicine.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Dr. Rainey.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., his son Willie Frank Rainey III, his daughter State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark, and his grandchildren Jayda and Jacobe Clark. It has no effect on the public or on Georgia law.
Why it matters
This is a symbolic honor with no legal or financial effect. It matters mainly to Dr. Rainey and his family as a formal, public recognition entered into the official record of the Georgia House of Representatives.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Dr. Rainey's education at Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia, his Emory residency, and his 34 year medical career.
- The resolving clause has the House commend Dr. Rainey and wish him continued health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to Dr. Rainey.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr. and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)
Topics
- commendation resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- honoring a physician