Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2131: Commending Marvin Fields.
Status: Passed one chamber, June 30, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, June 30, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2131 Commending Marvin Fields. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Marvin Fields, pastor of Second Mount Zion Baptist Church in Caroline County, which celebrates its 160th anniversary in 2026, has greatly served his congregation and community for more than 25 years; and WHEREAS, after accepting Jesus Christ at Evangel Baptist Church in Laurelton, New York, at the age of 18, Marvin Fields began his work as a spiritual leader in 1973 as a deacon and became a licensed minister six years later; and WHEREAS, Marvin Fields and his family later relocated to Caroline County in 1988, and he ultimately took on the role as pastor of Second Mount Zion Baptist Church, where he has provided uplifting spiritual guidance for a quarter century; and WHEREAS, Marvin Fields has spearheaded various ministries, events, and educational initiatives at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church to help its members grow in their faith and to thrive in service to the church and others; and WHEREAS, Marvin Fields worked tirelessly for several years as an employee with the Department of Juvenile Justice, guiding and supporting young people in need of a greater sense of purpose and direction in their lives; and WHEREAS, with love, compassion, and humility, Marvin Fields has demonstrated exceptional servant leadership …
Sponsors
- Nicole Cole (D, 66) · primary sponsor
- Jessica Anderson (D, 71)
- Alex Askew (D, 95)
- Karen Carnegie (D, 89)
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Laura Jane Cohen (D, 15)
- Joshua Cole (D, 65)
- Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D, 96)
- Michael Feggans (D, 97)
- Lily Franklin (D, 41)
- Margaret Franklin (D, 23)
- Jackie Glass (D, 93)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2131ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200193D
Common questions
- What is HR2131?
- HR2131 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Marvin Fields.
- What is the status of HR2131?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2131ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2131?
- Nicole Cole (D, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2131?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2131
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