House Resolution 2077
By: Representative Clark of the 108th
A RESOLUTION
Commending Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, over the course of his distinguished life, Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr. has
demonstrated a sincere commitment to the pursuit of excellence through his academics,
exemplary healthcare career, and numerous accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr. graduated from Tuskegee University in 1978 and
the Medical College of Georgia in 1982, during which time he was also a distinguished
member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Gamma Phi Chapter; and
WHEREAS, he completed his residency with Emory University hospital systems in Atlanta,
Georgia, in 1985, gaining the clinical training that would support a long and impactful career
in medicine; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rainey served for 34 years as an internal medicine physician with the
Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser and held the role of regional chief of adult
medicine, contributing to both patient care and medical leadership; and
WHEREAS, in addition to his professional accomplishments, he has traveled extensively
throughout the United States and abroad, pursuing an appreciation for history, culture, and
the natural beauty of the world; and
WHEREAS, he is the devoted father of State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark and Willie
Frank Rainey III as well as the beloved grandfather of Jayda and Jacobe Clark; and
WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high
ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens, and he possesses the vast wisdom
which only comes through experience and the strength of character which is achieved
through overcoming the many challenges of life; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately honored.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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 Dr.
Willie Frank Rainey Jr.