Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2009: Commending Land of Promise Church.
Status: Passed both chambers, April 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, April 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2009 Commending Land of Promise Church. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, April 23, 2026 WHEREAS, for 30 years, Land of Promise Church in Spotsylvania County has greatly served the community by providing uplifting spiritual guidance, joyous occasions for worship and fellowship, and meaningful opportunities for charitable outreach; and WHEREAS, Land of Promise Church was founded on April 7, 1996, by Dr. James Edward King, a native of Portsmouth who earned his doctor of ministry degree from the Howard University School of Divinity; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure as pastor of Land of Promise Church, James King has been a prominent voice in the Spotsylvania County community and a steadfast advocate for criminal justice, education, and other causes; and WHEREAS, Land of Promise Church's current house of worship was dedicated on March 20, 2005, and the church has also operated out of an additional satellite location in Stafford since 2019, under the guidance of site pastor Chuck Overton; and WHEREAS, Land of Promise Church supports a wide array of ministries that deepens its members' faith and strengthens their connections to God, their congregation, and their community; and WHEREAS, by serving as a beacon of hope, faith, and love, Land of Promise Church has helped to make Spotsylvania County a wonderful place to …
Sponsors
- Nicole Cole (D, 66) · primary sponsor
- Bonita Anthony (D, 92)
- Katrina Callsen (D, 54)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Nadarius Clark (D, 84)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Rae Cousins (D, 79)
- Michael Feggans (D, 97)
- Debra Gardner (D, 76)
- Karen Keys-Gamarra (D, 7)
- Destiny LeVere Bolling (D, 80)
- Maldonado, Michelle (D, 20)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2009ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; Offered 04-23-2026 26200057D
Common questions
- What is HR2009?
- HR2009 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Land of Promise Church.
- What is the status of HR2009?
- Passed both chambers as of April 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2009ER) (April 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2009?
- Nicole Cole (D, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2009?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2009
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