HR1306: HR1306 Raines, Lula; August Georgia; grand milestone of 90th birthday; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Lula Raines of Augusta as she reaches her 90th birthday. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it describes her life, her long membership and role at the Greater Apostolic Holy Temple, and her devotion to her family and community. The resolution formally states that the House honors her on this milestone, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for her. It has no funding, penalties, or regulatory effect and serves purely as a public tribute.

• Formally honors Lula Raines of Augusta, Georgia on the occasion of her 90th birthday.
• Recites biographical details about her life, her church involvement, and her role within her family.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to her.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, serving only as a ceremonial tribute.

This resolution directly names and honors one individual, Lula Raines of Augusta, Georgia. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who is tasked with preparing a copy for her, and members of the House who adopt the resolution.

The resolution has no practical legal effect on Georgians generally; it is a public, formal recognition of one woman's life and community contributions, and provides her with an official keepsake document from the state legislature.

• The resolution recites Lula Raines' birth date, February 24, 1936, and her lifelong membership at the Greater Apostolic Holy Temple.
• The resolving clause states that the House of Representatives honors her upon her 90th birthday.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Brian Prince (D, HD-132)Primary sponsor

• ceremonial resolution
• Augusta Georgia
• House of Representatives honors