HR2077: HR2077 Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives honoring Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., a longtime internal medicine physician. It recounts his education at Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia, his residency at Emory University hospital systems, and his 34 year career with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser, where he served as regional chief of adult medicine. The resolution formally recognizes and commends Dr. Rainey and wishes him continued health and happiness. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare an official copy of the resolution for presentation to him. The measure does not change any Georgia law; it is a statement of praise from the legislature.

• Formally recognizes and commends Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr. for his academic and medical career accomplishments.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Dr. Rainey.
• Extends the House's best wishes to Dr. Rainey for continued health and happiness.
• Creates no new law, funding, or penalty; it is purely a ceremonial statement by the Georgia House of Representatives.

The resolution directly names Dr. Willie Frank Rainey Jr., his daughter State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark, and his family. It has no legal or practical effect on any other Georgians, agencies, or businesses.

This resolution has no effect on Georgia law, funding, or regulations. It serves only as a public, formal statement of appreciation from the Georgia House of Representatives for one individual's personal and professional accomplishments.

• The whereas clauses describe Dr. Rainey's education at Tuskegee University and the Medical College of Georgia and his residency at Emory University hospital systems.
• The whereas clauses note his 34 year career as an internal medicine physician and regional chief of adult medicine with the Southeast Permanente Medical Group of Kaiser.
• The first resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend Dr. Rainey and wish him continued health and happiness.
• The second resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for Dr. Rainey.

1. 2026-03-31House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-03-31House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-03-31House Hopper (House)

• Jasmine Clark (D, HD-108)Primary sponsor

• commendation resolution
• Georgia House of Representatives
• Kaiser Permanente physician