Virginia legislation · 2026 Special I
Virginia HR2205: Celebrating the life of the Reverend Ivan T. Harris.
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. 2205 Celebrating the life of the Reverend Ivan T. Harris. Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 29, 2026 WHEREAS, the Reverend Ivan T. Harris, a beloved spiritual leader, passionate musician, and dedicated teacher and mentor who helped countless individuals grow in faith and better serve their communities, died on June 18, 2026; and WHEREAS, Ivan Harris was one of five sons born to the late Frank and Beulah Harris; he grew up in Newport News and graduated from George Washington Carver High School, where he was a talented multi-instrumentalist who participated in the school band and orchestra; and WHEREAS, a graduate of Hampton University, Ivan Harris was employed at Newport News Shipbuilding for 23 years, and he pursued additional education at the Evans-Smith Institute of Church Leadership at Virginia Union University, United Christian College, Trinity Seminary, and Regent University; and WHEREAS, Ivan Harris began his journey in the ministry as the pastor of Zion Hill Baptist Church for three years, then served as pastor of New Hope Baptist Church for seven years; and WHEREAS, Ivan Harris subsequently became the longest-serving pastor in the 160-year history of First Baptist Church Denbigh, where he grew the congregation to more than 2,000 members over the course of his 31 years of visionary leadership; and …
Sponsors
- Marcia Price (D, 85) · primary sponsor
- Mark Downey (D, 69)
- Delores McQuinn (D, 81)
- Shelly Simonds (D, 70)
- Virgil Thornton (D, 86)
Latest actions
- : Bill text as passed House (HR2205ER)
- : Agreed to by House
- : Engrossed by House
- : Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200340D
Common questions
- What is HR2205?
- HR2205 is a bill in the Virginia Legislature (2026 Special I): Celebrating the life of the Reverend Ivan T. Harris.
- What is the status of HR2205?
- Passed one chamber as of June 30, 2026. Latest action: Bill text as passed House (HR2205ER) (June 30, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR2205?
- Marcia Price (D, 85), with 4 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR2205?
- On the Virginia Legislature website: https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/HR2205
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