Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed House Of Delegates

HR 2132 — Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

Last action — Bill text as passed House (HR2132ER)

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House of Delegates
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

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Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

  • Passed House of Delegates

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 24 sponsors

    1 primary, 23 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

This bill commends the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

The bill formally recognizes the contributions of Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell. It is a commendation reflecting respect and acknowledgment of his work.

Summary

Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

42 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 2132 includes additional lines that officially commend the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell for his more than 30 years of service as the senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg. It highlights his educational achievements, the growth of his congregation, and his community contributions, such as addressing issues like housing and food insecurity. This change matters because it acknowledges and celebrates the positive impact Reverend Bell has had on both his church and the broader community, reinforcing the importance of local leaders in fostering social well-being.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200194D HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + + HOUSE RESOLUTION NO.
2132 I Offered June 17, 2026 N Commending the Reverend Dr.
2132 E + + N +ommending the Reverend Dr.
T ————— Patrons—Cole, N.T., Anderson, Askew, Carnegie, Carroll, Cohen, Cole, J.G., Convirs-Fowler, Feggans, R Franklin, M.A., Glass, Henson, Hernandez, Keys-Gamarra, LeVere Bolling, McClure, McGuire, O McQuinn, Mehta, Reaser, Reid, Simonds, Thornton and Torian ————— D WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr.
+ R + + Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026 O L WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr.
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg, has greatly served his congregation and community for more than 30 years;
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in L Fredericksburg, has greatly served his congregation and community for more than 30 years;
and U C WHEREAS, in preparation for his career as a spiritual leader, Raymond Bell earned a master's degree in Christian education from the former Presbyterian School of Christian Education, a master's degree in diviniEy from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, and a doctorate of ministry from Howard University with a focus on mental health;
and WHEREAS, in preparation for his career as a spiritual leader, Raymond Bell earned a master's degree in E Christian education from the former Presbyterian School of Christian Education, a master's degree in divinity D from the Samuel Dewitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University, and a doctorate of ministry from Howard University with a focus on mental health;
and D WHEREAS, over his three decades with Mount Hope Baptist Church, Raymond Bell has seen his congregation's membership grow mightily, a testament to his inspiring spiritual guidance and sterling leadership;
and WHEREAS, over his three decades with Mount Hope Baptist Church, Raymond Bell has seen his congregation's membership grow mightily, a testament to his inspiring spiritual guidance and sterling leadership;
and WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has established Mount Hope Baptist Church as a locus of the Greater Fredericksburg community, cultivating partnerships with various community organizations to address issues such as housing, homelessness, health care, food insecurity, and education;
and H WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has established Mount Hope Baptist Church as a locus of the Greater R Fredericksburg community, cultivating partnerships with various community organizations to address issues 1 such as housing, homelessness, health care, food insecurity, and education;
and H WHEREAS, beyond his work as a pastor, Raymond Bell has given generously of his time as an adjunct R 22 professor at Germanna Community College, a chaplain for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office and Spotsylvania 3 Fire and Rescue Department, a member of the Spotsylvania Education Foundation, and an Aspire mentor 2 with Spotsylvania County Public Schools;
and 3 WHEREAS, beyond his work as a pastor, Raymond Bell has given generously of his time as an adjunct E professor at Germanna Community College, a chaplain for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office and Spotsylvania R Fire and Rescue Department, a member of the Spotsylvania Education Foundation, and an Aspire mentor with Spotsylvania County Public Schools;
now, therefore, be it 33 RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Reverend Dr.
now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That the Reverend Dr.
Bell, senior pastor of Mount 34 Hope Baptist Church, hereby be commended for his legacy of service on the occasion of the church's 40th 35 anniversary;
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church, hereby be commended for his legacy of service on the occasion of the church's 40th anniversary;
and, be it 36 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for / 37 presentation to the Reverend Dr.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Dr.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed House (HR2132ER)

  2. Agreed to by House by voice vote

  3. Engrossed by House

  4. Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26200194D

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2132 do?
Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
Who sponsors HR 2132?
HR 2132 is sponsored by Luke E. Torian, Virgil Thornton, Shelly A. Simonds, David A. Reid, Atoosa R. Reaser, Delores L. McQuinn, Garrett McGuire, Adele Y. McClure, Karen Keys-Gamarra, Phil M. Hernandez, Rozia A. Henson, Jr., Jackie H. Glass, Michael B. Feggans, Joshua G. Cole, Laura Jane Cohen, Alex Q. Askew, Nicole Cole, Jessica L. Anderson, Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie, Stacey Annie Carroll, Margaret A. Franklin, Destiny LeVere Bolling, Leslie Chambers Mehta, and Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler.
What is the current status of HR 2132?
This bill has passed the House of Delegates. Introduced June 17, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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