Virginia 2026, 1st Special Session Status: Passed Senate

SR 2080 — Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

Last action — Bill text as passed Senate (SR2080ER)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

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  • Passed Senate

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  • 4 sponsors

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In plain language

The bill commends Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

This resolution praises Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell for his contributions. It is a formal recognition by the Senate.

Summary

Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 45 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revisions to the bill resolution SR 2080 primarily include the addition of the term "ENROLLED," marking the resolution's official status and acceptance by the Senate. This official acknowledgment emphasizes the significance of the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell's contributions over his 40 years of service to the community and recognizes his educational achievements and community involvement. By solidifying the recognition through this amendment, it highlights the importance of honoring local leaders who positively impact their communities.

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+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + INTRODUCED + + + 26200336D SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
+ 2026 SPECIAL SESSION I + + ENROLLED + + + + + SENATE RESOLUTION NO.
2080 I Offered June 26, 2026 N Commending the Reverend Dr.
2080 E + + N +ommending the Reverend Dr.
T ————— Patrons—Reeves, Diggs, Hackworth and McDougle R ————— O WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr.
+ R + + Agreed to by the Senate, June 29, 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 40 years;
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in L Fredericksburg, has greatly served his congregation and community for 40 years;
and D 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 divinity C 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 E WHEREAS, over his four 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 D leadership;
and WHEREAS, over his four 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 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 0 such as housing, homelessness, health care, food insecurity, and education;
and WHEREAS, beyond his work as a pastor, Raymond Bell has given generously of his time as an adjunct professor at Germanna Community College, a chaplain for the Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office and SpotsylvaniaS Fire and Rescue Department, a member of the Spotsylvania Education Foundation, and an Aspire mentor R 24 with Spotsylvania County Public Schools;
and 8 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;
and 8 WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has helped executives across a variety of industries excel in their careers as 0 the founder and president of the leadership coaching and consulting firm Mosaic Expressions, LLC;
and WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has helped executives across a variety of industries excel in their careers as the founder and president of the leadership coaching and consulting firm Mosaic Expressions, LLC;
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church, hereby be commended for his legacy of service on the occasion of his 40th anniversary 35 with the church;
Bell, senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church, hereby be commended for his legacy of service on the occasion of his 40th anniversary with the church;
and, be it 36 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to 37 the Reverend Dr.
and, be it RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Dr.
Bell as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his 38 contributions to his church, his community, and the Commonwealth.
Bell as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for his contributions to his church, his community, and the Commonwealth.
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Action History

  1. Bill text as passed Senate (SR2080ER)

  2. Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)

  3. Laid on Clerk's Desk

  4. Presented 26200336D

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 2080 do?
Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell.
Who sponsors SR 2080?
SR 2080 is sponsored by Ryan T. McDougle, T. Travis Hackworth, J.D. "Danny" Diggs, and Bryce E. Reeves.
What is the current status of SR 2080?
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced June 26, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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