Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2189: Commending Regester Chapel United Methodist Church.
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. 2189 Commending Regester Chapel United Methodist Church. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 WHEREAS, Regester Chapel United Methodist Church has served the residents of Stafford County for generations and has played an important role in the spiritual, educational, and civic life of the community since the 19th century; and WHEREAS, records indicate the presence of the congregation in Stafford County as early as 1880, and the first church building associated with Regester Chapel was documented in conference records in 1883; and WHEREAS, throughout its history, Regester Chapel United Methodist Church has demonstrated perseverance and faith, including by rebuilding after a tornado destroyed its church building in 1923 and by continuing worship services and church school activities while a new sanctuary was constructed; and WHEREAS, Regester Chapel United Methodist Church has continually adapted to meet the needs of its growing congregation, expanding its facilities and ministries and establishing a new church campus on Bells Hill Road, where the congregation continues its mission of worship, fellowship, and service; and WHEREAS, Regester Chapel United Methodist Church has supported the Stafford County community through ministries serving children, youth, families, and older adults, including educational programs, Scouting ministries, child care services, and community outreach initiatives; and WHEREAS, through generations of faithful leadership and service, …
Sponsors
- Joshua Cole (D, 65) · primary sponsor
- Stacey Carroll (D, 64)
- Margaret Franklin (D, 23)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2189ER)
- : Agreed to by House by voice vote
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200305D
Common questions
- What is HR2189?
- HR2189 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending Regester Chapel United Methodist Church.
- What is the status of HR2189?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2189ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2189?
- Joshua Cole (D, 65), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2189?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2189
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