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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Passed
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Commending First Baptist Church of Midlothian.
AI Summary
This resolution commends the First Baptist Church of Midlothian for its 180 years of service to the Chesterfield County community, recognizing its role in providing spiritual leadership, worship opportunities, and outreach programs. The resolution highlights the church's founding in 1846 as a congregation for the Black community, its historical name changes and rebuilding after a fire, the establishment of its first choir in 1919, its expansion of services, and the guidance of its 29 pastors, including its current leader, Reverend Pernell J. Johnson. It also acknowledges the church's significant impact as the oldest predominantly Black church in Chesterfield County, having planted six other churches, and its continued function as a source of compassion, hope, and fellowship. The Senate of Virginia will present a copy of this resolution to the church to express its admiration for its enduring history and contributions.
Sponsors (34)
Ghazala Hashmi (D)*,
Lashrecse Aird (D),
Jennifer Boysko (D),
Tammy Brankley Mulchi (R),
Jennifer Carroll Foy (D),
Luther Cifers (R),
Creigh Deeds (D),
Bill DeSteph (R),
J.D. Diggs (R),
Adam Ebbin (D),
Barbara Favola (D),
Timmy French (R),
Travis Hackworth (R),
Chris Head (R),
Michael Jones (D),
Mamie Locke (D),
Louise Lucas (D),
Dave Marsden (D),
Ryan McDougle (R),
Jeremy McPike (D),
Christie New Craig (R),
Mark Obenshain (R),
Mark Peake (R),
Stella Pekarsky (D),
Russet Perry (D),
Todd Pillion (R),
Danica Roem (D),
Aaron Rouse (D),
Saddam Salim (D),
Kannan Srinivasan (D),
Glen Sturtevant (R),
Scott Surovell (D),
Schuyler VanValkenburg (D),
Angelia Williams Graves (D),
Last Action
Bill text as passed Senate (SR5ER) (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR5 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR5/text/SR5ER |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SR5/text/SR5 |
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