Commending the Reverend Pamela H. McLaughlin.
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SR 179 — Commending the Reverend Pamela H. McLaughlin.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR179ER)
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This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” 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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Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
29 added · 36 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendment to Senate Resolution No. 179 primarily added specific achievements and clarifications about the Reverend Pamela H. McLaughlin's contributions and background. Notably, her educational history now highlights her tenure at Hampton Institute and her roles in schools, emphasizing her extensive involvement in education and community service. This matters because it honors her remarkable career and extensive service, providing a clearer picture of her impact on both her congregation and the broader community.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23107222DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENAOfferedNO. February 23, 2023 N Commending the Reverend Pamela H.
179 E Commending the Reverend Pamela H.
––––––––––N TR Patron––MorrisseyAgreed Rto ––––––––––by Othe Senate, February 24, 2023 WHEREAS, the Reverend Pamela H.
McLaughlin, an esteemed educator and the first lady and senior O member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg, has greatly served her congregation and heDher comWHEREAS,L Pamelacommunity McLaughlinthrough attendedvarious Hamptonendeavors; Institute and earned a bachelor's degree in music education and a master's degree in educational administration and supervision from Virginia State University;
and CL WHEREAS,education anand educatora formaster's moredegree thanin 20educational years,administration Pamela McLaughlin taught choral music and dramaEsupervision infrom PetersburgVirginia PublicState SchoolsE andUniversity; Chesterfield County Public Schools;
sheand wasWHEREAS, alsoan theeducator foundingfor more than 20 years, Pamela McLaughlin taught choral music and drama D administrator and executive director of Olivet Christian Academy, Inc., for 12 years;
andandnding DWHEREAS, WesleyPamela KeithMcLaughlin McLaughlin, who has been seniormarried pastorfor ofmore Mountthan Olivet43 Baptistyears Churchto inthe PetersburgReverend forDr. more than 37 years;
andWesley WHEREAS,Keith McLaughlin, who has been senior pastor of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg for morWHEREAS, Pamela McLaughlin serves as the director of education, performing arts, and women's ministries at Mount Olivet Baptist Church and as the director of Christian education and is a licensedlicenseS and ordained member of the church's ministerial staff;
and 1 WHEREAS, Pamela McLaughlin has ministered across the United States, Germany, Bermuda, the 9 mission teams for her most cherished and frequented assignment, Ghana;
anddia, and has organizeRorganized R WHEREAS, Pamela McLaughlin is an international evangelist for global women's conferences and7and church revivals in Ghana, and she co-founded Grace Village Ministries Intl., a new and thriving ministry thatandt provides a place of worship, training, and outreach for residents of the inner city of Accra, Ghana;
and WHEREAS, Pamela McLaughlin's ministry projects and initiatives include the Global Literacy DestinyProject, Annualnow Conferencecalled atBook MountBridges; Olivet Baptist Church;
youth outreach and more;school partnerships;
now,the therefore,Women beof itvineDivine RESOLVEDDesRESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Reverend Pamela H.
McLaughlin hereby bebeit commended for her legacy of service as an educator and leader of Mount Olivet Baptist Church;
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 35 presentation to the Reverend Pamela H.
McLaughlin as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's 36 admiration for her contributions to the Commonwealth.
Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate (SR179ER)
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Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
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Engrossed by Senate
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Laid on Clerk's Desk
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Presented 23107222D
Sponsors
- Morrissey · Primary
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Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Morrissey
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
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