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title: HR 15. Rucker, Raleigh James, Jr.; condolences
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date: 2026-06-18
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bill_number: HR 15
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status_date: 2026-06-18
last_action: House Read and Adopted
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  - Teddy Reese
  - Carolyn Hugley
  - Debbie Buckner
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  - military service
  - Georgia House of Representatives
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# HR 15. Rucker, Raleigh James, Jr.; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 15EX
By: Representatives Reese of the 140th, Hugley of the 141st, and Buckner of the 137th
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Raleigh James Rucker Jr.; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished citizens
with the passing of Raleigh James Rucker Jr. on June 13, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Raleigh James Rucker Jr. was born on October 11, 1973, in Leesville,
Louisiana, a beloved son of Norma Jean Davis and Raleigh J. Rucker Sr.; and
WHEREAS, he served as a guardian of this nation's freedom and liberty with the United
States Army, valiantly and courageously protecting his fellow Americans and retiring at the
rank of first sergeant; and
WHEREAS, he was united in love and marriage to his wife, La'Nitra, and the strength,
dedication, and kindness he demonstrated impacted the lives of his children in countless
ways; and
WHEREAS, Raleigh James Rucker Jr. gave inspiration to many through his high ideals,
morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and
H. R. 15EX
WHEREAS, he was a person of magnanimous strengths with an unimpeachable reputation
for integrity, intelligence, fairness, and kindness, and by the example he made of his life, he
made this world a better place in which to live; and
WHEREAS, a compassionate and generous man, Raleigh James Rucker Jr. will long be
remembered for his love of family, friendship, and community and will be missed by all who
had the great fortune of knowing him.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Raleigh James Rucker Jr.
and express their deepest and most sincere regret at his passing.
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 the
family of Raleigh James Rucker Jr.
H. R. 15EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Raleigh James Rucker Jr., a retired U.S. Army first sergeant, and offers the chamber's condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a formal tribute to Raleigh James Rucker Jr., who died on June 13, 2026. It recounts his birth in Leesville, Louisiana, his military service and retirement at the rank of first sergeant, his marriage to his wife La'Nitra, and his reputation for integrity and community involvement.
The resolution does not change any law. It simply states that the House joins in honoring his memory and expresses regret at his passing, and it directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy for his family.

### What it does

- Formally expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences on the death of Raleigh James Rucker Jr.
- Recites biographical details about his birth, family, military career, and marriage as part of the tribute.
- Directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to his family.
- Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is a ceremonial statement only.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly affects the family of Raleigh James Rucker Jr., who will receive an official copy, and reflects the sentiment of the members of the Georgia House of Representatives. It does not impose obligations on the public.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as an official public record of the state legislature's recognition of an individual's life and military service, providing his family a formal acknowledgment from the Georgia House.

### Key provisions

- The resolution recites the circumstances of Raleigh James Rucker Jr.'s life, including his birth, family, and U.S. Army service retiring as first sergeant.
- The resolving clause states the House honors his life and memory and expresses regret at his passing.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to his family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-18)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-18)
- Sponsors: Teddy Reese, Carolyn Hugley, Debbie Buckner
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74850

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2026-special/hr15.md?full=1