West Virginia HCR41: Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day”

What the bill says

From the engrossed text, April 7, 2025:

Committee Substitute for HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 41 (By DELEGATES VANCE, BROOKS, TONEY, JEFFRIES, MALLOW, HILLENBRAND, SHEEDY, ELDRIDGE, PARSONS, FERRELL, ANDERSON, BARNHART, BRIDGES, BROWNING, BUTLER, T. CLARK, CLAY, COOP-GONZALEZ, CROUSE, DEAN, DEVAULT, DILLON, DITTMAN, DRENNAN, ELLINGTON, FLANIGAN, HANSHAW (MR. SPEAKER), HECKERT, HITE, HORST, HOTT, T. HOWELL, JENNINGS, KYLE, LEAVITT, LUCAS, MARPLE, MARTIN, MCCORMICK, PETITTO, PHILLIPS, PRITT, ROHRBACH, ROOP, STATLER, STEPHENS, WARD, WHITE, WILLIS, WORRELL, AND ZATEZALO) [Originating in the Committee on Rules; Reported on April 7, 2025] Proclaiming November 7th to be designated annually as "Clergy Appreciation Day" in West Virginia in tribute to those who, through their unwavering commitment to service and faith in God, strive to enrich the lives of the people in their congregations and communities. Whereas, Currently, there are approximately 51,000 people in the United States who are officially employed as clergy. When we consider all that religious leaders do, it becomes clear how important it is to celebrate and uplift these dedicated individuals; and Whereas, Clergy serve daily by nurturing the spiritual well-being of their congregants. Clergy serve their church and community not only during major life moments, but also in times of need, including during natural disasters and for a host of other humanitarian issues; and Whereas, Clergy participate in the highs and lows of the lives of their congregants and other members of the …

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Sponsors

• Vance, Adam (R, 035) · primary sponsor
• Brooks, Eric (R, 045)
• Toney, Christopher W. (R, 043)
• Dean Jeffries (R, HD-040)
• Mallow, Phil (R, 075)
• Hillenbrand, Rick (R, 088)
• Sheedy, Charles (R, 007)
• Eldridge, Jeff (R, 030)
• Parsons, Joe (R, 016)
• Ferrell, Dana (R, 060)
• Anderson, William (R, 010)
• Barnhart, Trenton (R, 03)

Common questions

What is HCR41?

HCR41 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Dedicating November 7th as "Clergy Appreciation Day”.

What does HCR41 do?

Dedicating November 7th as “Pastor Appreciation Day”

What is the status of HCR41?

Passed one chamber as of April 9, 2025.

Who sponsored HCR41?

Vance, Adam (R, 035), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HCR41?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Resolution_History.cfm?year=2025&sessiontype=RS&input4=41&billtype=CR&houseorig=H&btype=res