Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR448: Commending Union Baptist Church.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 448 Commending Union Baptist Church. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Union Baptist Church, a fixture of the Virginia Beach community, recently celebrated the 163rd anniversary of its establishment; and WHEREAS, Union Baptist Church began as a vision in the hearts and minds of a faithful few, who, in 1862 while laboring under the overwhelming conditions of slavery, walked down long dusty roads and rode horse-drawn carriages to meet at the first structure known as the "Bush Shelter" at Walk's Corner; and WHEREAS, members of this early church later constructed a second structure, known by many as Smith Corner, thus giving the church its first name, "Smith Corner Baptist Church"; as the church expanded, additional buildings were constructed for the growing congregation, and the church adopted its current name, Union Baptist Church; and WHEREAS, in the early 1900s, Union Baptist Church became the site of the first secondary school for African American students in what was then Princess Anne County; students traveled from all parts of the county to attend the school, uniting families and creating bonds and friendships that lasted a lifetime; and WHEREAS, over time, the church grew and developed with its members and was the first African American church in Virginia Beach to have a central air …
Sponsors
- Michael Feggans (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Robert Bloxom (R, 100)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D, 96)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80)
- Fernando Martinez (D, 29)
- Atoosa Reaser (D, 27)
- Tata, Anne (R, 99)
- Kathy Tran (D, 18)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR448ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109416D
Common questions
- What is HR448?
- HR448 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Union Baptist Church.
- What is the status of HR448?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR448ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR448?
- Michael Feggans (D, 97), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR448?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR448
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