Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; condolences

2026 Special Session Introduced by Segun Adeyina and 5 co-sponsors

The bill designates a formal Georgia House condolence resolution honoring Dr. Willie Frank Rainey, Jr. and extending sympathy to his family.

House Read and Adopted

Summary of HR 35 (2026 Session, Georgia) – Rainey, Dr. Willie Frank, Jr.; condolences

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Purpose and intent

The bill is a condolences resolution honoring and extending formal expressions of sympathy to the family and community regarding the passing of Dr. Willie Frank Rainey, Jr. The primary purpose is ceremonial, honoring the life and contributions of an individual of local significance.

Key provisions and changes

The bill designates a formal expression of remembrance from the Georgia General Assembly.

It likely includes:

A proclamation or resolution naming Dr. Willie Frank Rainey, Jr. and recognizing his achievements or community impact.
Statements affirming the values or legacy attributed to the individual.
A request for the Secretary of State or relevant legislative body to transmit the resolution to the family.

Typical elements of such condolences resolutions may include:

Date of adoption by the House of Representatives
A short biographical note (age, profession, public service, community roles)
Expressions of condolences to family and friends
Requests to post or publish the resolution in official channels

Affected entities and stakeholders

Dr. Willie Frank Rainey, Jr. (honored individual) and his immediate family.

The broader community or constituency that recognizably benefited from the individual’s service or impact.

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives and Georgia residents who engage with ceremonial resolutions.

Procedural and timeline aspects

House actions recorded:

Hopper: The bill advanced out of the House Hopper (predecessor stage) for consideration.
First Readers: The bill was read for the first time in the House.
Read and Adopted: The House read the bill and subsequently adopted it, moving it forward in the legislative process.

Co-sponsors:

Sam Park
Arlene Beckles
Chuck Efstration
Segun Adeyina
Doreen Carter
Akbar Ali

Given the procedural steps (First Readers, Read and Adopted) and standard path for resolutions, this bill is a ceremonial measure and typically does not require Senate passage for enactment, though it may be forwarded to the Senate for concurrence as a courtesy resolution depending on the chamber’s rules.

Practical impact

No fiscal impact or policy changes are expected since condolences resolutions are ceremonial.

The resolution serves to publicly acknowledge and memorialize an individual, reflecting community values and the state’s appreciation for local contributions.

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