Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HR475: Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Norman Adkins Tate, Jr.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 24, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 24, 2026:
2026 SESSION HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 475 Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Norman Adkins Tate, Jr. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026 WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Norman Adkins Tate, Jr., an inspirational spiritual leader who helped Reston residents grow in faith as the longtime pastor of the Heritage Fellowship Church, died on January 10, 2026; and WHEREAS, Reverend Tate grew up in Chicago, Illinois, where he attended public schools and began to cultivate his deep and abiding faith; he originally worked as a law-enforcement officer in Washington, D.C., then answered the call to the ministry and pursued theological education; and WHEREAS, Reverend Tate earned a bachelor's degree from Washington Bible College in Maryland, master's degrees from Howard University in Washington, D.C., and a doctorate from United Theological Seminary in Ohio; and WHEREAS, Reverend Tate served within the Peninsula-Delaware Conference of the United Methodist Church, pastoring small, rural congregations as a supply minister; he was later called to serve as a chaplain at the former Lorton Correctional Complex, where he provided hope, encouragement, and spiritual guidance to inmates; and WHEREAS, in 1995, Reverend Tate settled in Reston to serve as pastor of Heritage Fellowship Church; he provided a clear vision for Bible-focused leadership and was committed to serving the wider community through a variety of outreach …
Sponsors
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7) · primary sponsor
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Nicole Cole (D, 66)
- Fernando Martinez (D, 29)
- Kirk McPike (D, 5)
- Sam Rasoul (D, 38)
- Charlie Schmidt (D, 77)
- Jeion Ward (D, 87)
- Jennifer Boysko (D, 38)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR475ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107628D
Common questions
- What is HR475?
- HR475 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Celebrating the life of the Reverend Dr. Norman Adkins Tate, Jr.
- What is the status of HR475?
- Passed both chambers as of April 24, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR475ER) (April 24, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR475?
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7), with 9 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR475?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HR475
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