Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia SR2080: Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
Status: Passed one chamber, July 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, July 1, 2026:
2026 SPECIAL SESSION I SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 2080 Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell. Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 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 40 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 four 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 work as a pastor, …
Sponsors
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28) · primary sponsor
- J.D. Diggs (R, 24)
- Hackworth, T. (R, 5)
- McDougle, Ryan (R, 26)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed Senate (SR2080ER)
- : Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
- : Laid on Clerk's Desk
- : Presented 26200336D
Common questions
- What is SR2080?
- SR2080 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
- What is the status of SR2080?
- Passed one chamber as of July 1, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed Senate (SR2080ER) (July 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored SR2080?
- Reeves, Bryce (R, 28), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SR2080?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SR2080
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