Virginia 2022 Regular Session Status: Introduced

HJ 374 — Celebrating the life of the Reverend Woodrow M. Brown, Jr.

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Summary

Celebrating the life of the Reverend WoodrowM. Brown, Jr.

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Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House Joint Resolution No. 374 added specific lines that include acknowledgments of Reverend Woodrow M. Brown, Jr.'s educational background, military service, and his accomplishments in the Newport News community. It emphasizes his roles as both a religious leader and a public servant, detailing his tenure as assistant pastor and his election to the Newport News City Council. These additions provide a more comprehensive remembrance of his contributions, which is important for honoring his legacy and impact on the community.

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SESSION INTRODUCED 22106748D HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
SESSION ENROLLED HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
374 I Offered March 4, 2022 N Celebrating the life of the Reverend Woodrow M.
374 E Celebrating the life of the Reverend Woodrow M.
T –––––––––– Patrons––Price, Mullin, Simonds and Ward;
N R Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2022 Agreed to by the Senate, March 11, 2022 O WHEREAS, the Reverend Woodrow M.
Senators:
Brown, Jr., a highly respected religious leader and L trailblazing public servant, died on December 2, 2021;
Locke and Mason R –––––––––– O trailblazing public servant, died on December 2, 2021;
and L with his family to Newport News, where he graduated from Huntington High School;
andespected religious leader and WHEREAS, the Reverend Woodrow "Woody" M.
andved E WHEREAS, Woody Brown continued his education at the Hampton Institute and the Virginia Theological Seminary, and he served his country as a member of the United States Army, earning a D PurWHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Woody Brown answered the call to the ministry and served as assistant pastor of First Baptist Church East End in Newport News under the leadership of his father, the Reverend Woodrow M.
Brown, Jr., was born in Lynchburg and moved D with his family to Newport News, where he graduated from Huntington High School;
and U WHEREAS, Woody Brown continued his education at the Hampton Institute and the Virginia C Theological Seminary, and he served his country as a member of the United States Army, earning a PurWHEREAS, after his honorable military service, Woody Brown answered the call to the ministry and served as assistant pastor of First Baptist Church East End in Newport News under the leadership of his father, the Reverend Woodrow M.
and WHEREAS, desirous to be of further service to the community, Woody Brown ran for the Newport News City Council and became the first African American man elected to the council in 1984;
and News City Council and became the first African American man elected to the council in 1984;
he earned admiration as an approachable and compassionate leader who worked diligently to support his conWHEREAS, Woody Brown became senior pastor of First Baptist Church East End from 1985 to 2000 and helped the congregation grow in faith and better serve the community;
het earned admiration as an approachable and compassionate leader who worked diligently to support his H constituents;
he established The Family Life Center, founded The Way, Inc., and represented the region as a member of American H Baptist Churches USA;
and 3 WHEREAS, Woody Brown became senior pastor of First Baptist Church East End from 1985 to E Family Life Center, founded The Way, Inc., and represented the region as a member of American The R Baptist Churches USA;
and 3 WHEREAS, Woody Brown will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Elaine;
and WHEREAS, Woody Brown will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Elaine;
his 4 sons, Woodrow and Robert, and their families;
his therefore, be itd Robert, and their families;
now, theRESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of the Reverend Woodrow M.
now, RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby note with great sadness the loss of the Reverend Woodrow M.
Brown, Jr., a religious leader and former member of the Newport News City Council;
Brown, Jr., a religious leader and former memRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of the Reverend Woodrow M.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of the Reverend Woodrow M.
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Action History

  1. Agreed to by Senate

  2. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  3. Received

  4. Agreed to by House

  5. Engrossed by House

  6. Passed by for the day

  7. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 22106748D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HJ 374 do?
Celebrating the life of the Reverend WoodrowM. Brown, Jr.
Who sponsors HJ 374?
HJ 374 is sponsored by Mamie E. Locke, Marcia S. "Cia" Price, Shelly A. Simonds, Jeion A. Ward, Mullin, Michael P., and Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty".
What is the current status of HJ 374?
This bill died with 2022 Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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