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This resolution commends the First Baptist Church of Midlothian on its 180th anniversary, recognizing its long history as the oldest African American congregation in Chesterfield County, Virginia, which was founded on February 8, 1846, with both enslaved and free Black members along with some white members. The resolution highlights the church's resilience, including rebuilding after a fire in 1877, its growth in membership and services, its role in establishing six other churches, and its continued leadership under Reverend Pernell J. Johnson and his wife, Lisa J. Johnson. It expresses admiration for the congregation's enduring faithful witness to the Gospel and its significant contributions to the community, offering warm wishes for its future.

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR21