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SJ 102 — Commending New Calvary Baptist Church.
Last action — Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ102ER)
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This bill died with 2024 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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Summary
Commending New Calvary Baptist Church.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 33 removedPlain-language change summary
The updated version of Senate Joint Resolution 102 now formally honors New Calvary Baptist Church on its 90th anniversary, adding a commendation section. It also clarifies the church's historical connections, removing less relevant details from its founding story and leadership. Additionally, the outreach efforts mentioned have been streamlined, providing a clearer picture of the church’s contributions to the community. These changes highlight the church's long-standing impact and ensure recognition is focused and celebratory.
SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24106641D SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO.
102 IE Offered February 9, 2024 N Commending New Calvary Baptist Church.
TN ––––––––––R Patron––WilliamsAgreed Gravesto Rby ––––––––––the House of Delegates, February 19, 2024 O opportunitiesWHEREAS, for joyful90 worshipyears, inNew theCalvary Baptist tradition,Church andhas generousprovided outreachwise tospiritual theleadership, residentsL of Norfolk;
ands for joyful worship in the Baptist tradition, and Dgenerous outreach to the residents of L WHEREAS, New Calvary Baptist Church traces its origins to Second Calvary Baptist Church, which E was formed in 1879 and served the community for decades until it was forced to briefly close duCingduring D theWHEREAS, members of the GreatSecond Depression;Calvary Baptist Church congregation worked diligently to reorganize and reopen the church as New Calvary Baptist Church on May 16, 1934;
and reorganizeWHEREAS, andsince reopenthat thetime, church as New Calvary Baptist Church onhas Maybenefited 16,from 1934;the stable and Samuel A.
andntly to E WHEREAS, since that time, New Calvary Baptist Church has benefited from the stable and D inspirational leadership of five pastors, including the Reverend Dr.
D.Y.
Campbell, the Reverend Dr.
Samuel A.
Campbell, Jr., and thether. Reverend Dr.
Reverend Dr.
and WHEREAS, over the course of its long history, New Calvary Baptist Church has grown with the J while working to enhance the quality of life throughout the city;
andhe members of the congregation, 0 WHEREAS, New Calvary Baptist Church's outreach ministry has provided food, groceries, clothing, R and other necessities to more than 900 people, and the church operates a community development ScorWHEREAS, corporationNew thatCalvary helpsBaptist thoseChurch inhas needdone findastounding affordablework housing,for supportits services,members and jobthe opportu1ities;opportunities;
and WHEREAS, New Calvary Baptist Church has done astounding work for its members and the 2 community for the past 90 years and is well poised to continue fulfilling its mission;
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend New Calvary Baptist Church on the occasion of its 90th anniversary;
and, be itity hereby RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Dr.
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Action History
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Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ102ER)
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Agreed to by House by voice vote
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Laid on Speaker's table
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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 24106641D
Sponsors
- Angelia Williams Graves · Primary
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- What does SJ 102 do?
- Commending New Calvary Baptist Church.
- Who sponsors SJ 102?
- SJ 102 is sponsored by Angelia Williams Graves.
- What is the current status of SJ 102?
- This bill died with 2024 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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