Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR452: Commending Ashburn Presbyterian Church.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 452 Commending Ashburn Presbyterian Church. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, Ashburn Presbyterian Church, a historic church that faithfully serves the Ashburn community, celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2026; and WHEREAS, Ashburn Presbyterian Church was founded in 1876 as Farmwell Presbyterian Church in the rural village that was then known as Farmwell; the church sanctuary was built in 1878 and today the church remains one of the only Carpenter Gothic churches in Northern Virginia and is currently on the National Register of Historic Places; and WHEREAS, over the years, the church, later renamed as Ashburn Presbyterian Church, has been faithfully served by reverends, elders, and deacons whose mission is to serve others through word and deed; and WHEREAS, Ashburn Presbyterian Church has been known for its picnics and ice cream festivals on the church lawn, with milk donated by the many dairy farms in the area; and WHEREAS, the women of the church, called Presbyterian Women, were active during wartime, providing food and layettes, as well as shelter for those in need; in 1971, the congregation elected the first women to serve as elders, Ruth Boone Judd, Betty Rowland, and Marian Eamich; and WHEREAS, the church experienced dramatic growth in the 1990s and has expanded to include a fellowship hall, …
Sponsors
- David Reid (D, 28) · primary sponsor
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Fernando Martinez (D, 29)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
- Ware, R. (R, 72)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR452ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109651D
Common questions
- What is HR452?
- HR452 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Commending Ashburn Presbyterian Church.
- What is the status of HR452?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR452ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR452?
- David Reid (D, 28), with 8 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR452?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR452
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