HR 714 — Commending Beverly Johnson.

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714 NE Offered June 25, 2024 Commending Beverly Johnson.

––––––––––N TAgreed Patron––Mundonto Kingby Rthe ––––––––––House WHEREAS,of BeverlyDelegates, Johnson,June a28, Gospel2024 musicR recording artist, evangelist, and inspirational O community leader, has touched the lives of countless Virginians through her exceptional talent,Dtalent, L unwavering faith, and commitment to empowering others;

and L WHEREAS, Beverly "Bev" Johnson holds bachelor's and master's degrees from H.E.

Wood Bible U Ministry, which supports various artistic expressions, offers scholarships for high school students totoE higher education, and hosts an annual concert to showcase top Gospel singers from Northern VirgEnia,Virginia, D Washington, D.C., and Maryland;

and WHEREAS, Bev Johnson released her first gospel album, "My Praise, My Worship," in 2009, then a Christmasup single,with "Haveher Yourselfsecond aalbum, Merry"It's ChristmasIn withYou," ain Little2019 Loveand another Christmas single and Jazz,"music video, "Weowed Give You Praise," in 2012;2020;

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and WHEREAS, Bev Johnson's captivating performances and profound lyrics have helped listeners H deepen their faith and renew their commitment to ministry and community engagement;

and 7 WHEREAS, in addition to her career in music, Bev Johnson is an active leader with many civic4and service organizations, including the Prince William County Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 serves as the Chaplain, as well as at her home church, First Mount Zion Baptist Church of Dumfries, where she serves in the music department;

and WHEREAS, Bev Johnson has inspired and empowered countless young people to hone their musical talents and pursue their passions by serving as a mentor at Jenkins Elementary School in Woodbridge and at high schools in Prince William County and in Fredericksburg;

and WHEREAS,Dale BevCity JohnsonMulticultural hasProfessional earnedLeadership numerousAward awards and accoladesthe overMost theInfluential years,Women's includingAward,e sponsored by G3 Community Services, for her work in the :Stafford County region;

35now, sponsoredtherefore, be it RESOLVED by G3the CommunityHouse Services,of Delegates, That Beverly Johnson hereby be commended for her workaccRESOLVED inFURTHER, That the StaffordClerk Countyof region;the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolutione it for presentation to Beverly Johnson as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her personal and professional achievements in service to others.

now, therefore, be it 36 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Beverly Johnson hereby be commended for her / 37 accomplishments as a Gospel singer, devoted evangelist, and passionate community leader;

and, be it / 38 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution 39 for presentation to Beverly Johnson as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for her personal and professional achievements in service to others.