Howard H. Rainey Explained

Howard H. Rainey
Birth Date:21 August 1927
Birth Place:Crisp County, Georgia, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
Term Start1:1961
Term End1:1989
Succeeded1:Johnny W. Floyd
Party:Democratic[1] [2]
Spouse:Mildred Edge[3]
Children:2
Alma Mater:Georgia Southwestern State University

Howard H. Rainey (August 21, 1927 – May 11, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives.

Life and career

Rainey was born in Crisp County, Georgia. He attended Cordele High School[4] and Georgia Southwestern State University.

In 1961, Rainey was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives.[5] He resigned in 1989 and was succeeded by Johnny W. Floyd.[6]

Rainey died in May 2021, at the age of 93.

Notes and References

  1. News: Bill to give veterans free licenses is well-meant, but misguided. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. December 15, 1985. February 11, 2023. 84. Newspapers.com.
  2. News: State Law on Dangerous Dogs Not 'Workable,' City Attorneys Told. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. July 4, 1988. February 11, 2023. 10. Newspapers.com.
  3. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982. Georgia General Assembly. February 11, 2023.
  4. Web site: Howard Hendrix Rainey. Chris. Lewis. Cordele Dispatch. May 12, 2021. February 11, 2023.
  5. Web site: Howard Hendrix Rainey. Tribute Archive. February 11, 2023.
  6. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1989-1990. Georgia General Assembly. February 11, 2023.