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title: HR 35. Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; condolences
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date: 2026-06-22
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status_date: 2026-06-22
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Segun Adeyina
  - Chuck Efstration
  - Arlene Beckles
  - Samuel Park
  - Akbar Ali
  - Doreen Carter
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  - Georgia House resolution
  - condolence resolution
  - Jasmine Clark
  - legislative tribute
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# HR 35. Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; condolences

## Text

House Resolution 35EX
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Efstration of the 104th, Beckles of the 96th, Park
of the 107th, Ali of the 106th, and others
A RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and memory of Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., beloved father of State
Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark of House District 108, and recognizing his enduring legacy
of service, leadership, and compassion; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, the members of the Georgia House of Representatives join State Representative
Dr. Jasmine Clark of House District 108, her family, friends, colleagues, and countless
individuals throughout Georgia in honoring the life and memory of her beloved father, Dr.
Willie Frank Rainey Jr., whose life was defined by service, excellence, compassion, and
unwavering devotion to family; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr. dedicated his life to improving the lives of others
through medicine, leadership, mentorship, and community service, leaving a lasting impact
on patients, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of knowing him; and
WHEREAS, a proud graduate of Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia,
Dr. Rainey embodied the values of academic excellence, perseverance, and lifelong learning
while also distinguishing himself as a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.; and
H. R. 35EX
WHEREAS, following the completion of his residency through the Emory University
hospital system in 1985, Dr. Rainey embarked upon a distinguished career in internal
medicine that spanned more than three decades and touched the lives of thousands
throughout the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, he faithfully served for 34 years with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group
of Kaiser, rising to the position of Regional Chief of Adult Medicine and earning the respect
and admiration of patients and healthcare professionals alike through his dedication,
expertise, and compassionate care; and
WHEREAS, beyond his professional accomplishments, Dr. Rainey was a devoted husband,
father, grandfather, mentor, and friend whose wisdom, strength of character, and
commitment to uplifting others served as an inspiration to all who knew him; and
WHEREAS, among his greatest sources of pride was his family, including his daughter, State
Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark, whose commitment to public service, education, science,
and advocacy reflects the values of excellence, integrity, and perseverance instilled in her by
her father; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rainey's influence extends beyond his own accomplishments through the
lives of his children and grandchildren, and his legacy will continue to inspire future
generations to pursue lives of purpose, service, and achievement; and
WHEREAS, while his passing is deeply mourned, the extraordinary example he set as a
physician, leader, father, and citizen will remain a lasting testament to a life well lived and
a legacy that will endure for years to come.
H. R. 35EX
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body join in honoring the life and memory of Dr. Willie Frank Rainey
Jr., beloved father of State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark of House District 108, and
express their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Representative Clark and the
entire Rainey family.
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 Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr.
H. R. 35EX

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution honors the life of Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., father of State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark, and offers condolences to his family.

### Plain-language summary

This resolution is a formal statement from the Georgia House of Representatives paying tribute to Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., who died and was the father of State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark of House District 108. It recounts his education at Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia, his residency through Emory University, and his 34-year career in internal medicine with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser, where he became Regional Chief of Adult Medicine.
The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally expresses the House's sympathy to Representative Clark and the Rainey family and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for the family.

### What it does

- Formally honors the life and career of Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., a physician who practiced internal medicine in Georgia for over three decades.
- Expresses the House of Representatives' sympathy and condolences to State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark and the Rainey family.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the Rainey family.

### Who it affects

This resolution directly names State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark and her family, the Rainey family. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for distribution to the family.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect and does not change Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic, formally recording the House's recognition of Dr. Rainey's medical career and expressing collective sympathy to a sitting legislator's family.

### Key provisions

- The resolution's whereas clauses recount Dr. Rainey's education, medical career, and 34 years of service with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser.
- The resolved clause has the House join in honoring his memory and extend condolences to Representative Clark and the Rainey family.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to the Rainey family.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-06-22)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-06-22)
- Sponsors: Segun Adeyina, Chuck Efstration, Arlene Beckles, Samuel Park, Akbar Ali, Doreen Carter
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74895

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