Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2132: Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
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. 2132 Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, has greatly served his congregation and community for more than 30 years; and WHEREAS, in preparation for his career as a spiritual leader, Raymond Bell earned a master's degree in Christian education from the former Presbyterian School of Christian Education, a master's degree in divinity from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, and a doctorate of ministry from Howard University with a focus on mental health; and WHEREAS, over his three decades with Mount Hope Baptist Church, Raymond Bell has seen his congregation's membership grow mightily, a testament to his inspiring spiritual guidance and sterling leadership; and WHEREAS, throughout his tenure at Mount Hope Baptist Church, Raymond Bell has supported a number of development initiatives and coaching, mentoring, and training endeavors to help Mount Hope Baptist Church and its members grow and thrive; and WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has established Mount Hope Baptist Church as a locus of the Greater Fredericksburg community, cultivating partnerships with various community organizations to address issues such as housing, homelessness, health care, food insecurity, and education; and WHEREAS, beyond his …
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)
- Margaret Franklin (D, 23)
- Jackie Glass (D, 93)
- Rozia Henson (D, 19)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2132ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200194D
Common questions
- What is HR2132?
- HR2132 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
- What is the status of HR2132?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2132ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2132?
- Nicole Cole (D, 66), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2132?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2132
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