HR1679: HR1679 Villines, Aubrey T., Jr.; 50 years of distinguished public service at the Georgia State Capitol; commend

This is a commendation resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Aubrey T. Villines Jr., who has spent five decades in public service connected to the Georgia State Capitol. The resolution recounts his work in legal and governmental circles, his participation in professional organizations like the State Bar of Georgia and the American Bar Association, his military service as an army officer in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War, and various awards he has received from groups such as the Georgia Optometric Association and the Georgia Chiropractic Association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states that the House commends Villines for his service and wishes him continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for him.

• Formally commends Aubrey T. Villines Jr. for 50 years of public service at the Georgia State Capitol on behalf of the House of Representatives.
• Recites his professional, civic, and military background, including service in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Vietnam War.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Villines for continued health and happiness.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Villines.

This resolution directly names and honors Aubrey T. Villines Jr. It has no regulatory effect on the public, businesses, or government agencies beyond directing the Clerk of the House to distribute a commemorative copy.

This resolution is a ceremonial honor rather than a change to Georgia law. It does not affect budgets, rights, or obligations for anyone besides formally recognizing one individual's decades of public service and directing paperwork to be sent to him.

• The whereas clauses describe Villines' 50 years of public service, his legal and governmental career, and his membership in organizations like the State Bar of Georgia.
• The resolution notes his Vietnam War era service as an army officer in the 82nd Airborne Division, sworn in by his father.
• The resolved clause has the House of Representatives commend Villines and wish him continued health and happiness.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Villines.

1. 2026-03-12House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-12House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-12House Hopper (House)

• Karen Mathiak (R, HD-082)Primary sponsor
• Anissa Jones (D, HD-143)

• legislative commendation
• public service recognition
• Georgia House resolution
• Vietnam War veterans