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HR120 • 2026

Commending United Faith Christian Ministry.

Commending United Faith Christian Ministry.

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Carroll
Last action
2026-04-16
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The candidate explanation includes more detailed information than what is provided in the official bill text, such as Bishop Lacey's background and specific achievements of the ministry.

Commending United Faith Christian Ministry

This bill commends United Faith Christian Ministry for its 25 years of service in Stafford County.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that United Faith Christian Ministry is being commended for its work over the past 25 years.
  • Notes that Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey started the ministry and led it to help many people.
  • Highlights how the church has grown and helped people in Stafford County with spiritual growth and community service.

Who It Names or Affects

  • United Faith Christian Ministry
  • Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone or something for doing good work.
Resolution
A formal decision made by a group, like the House of Delegates, to praise or support an organization.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or make new laws; it only commends United Faith Christian Ministry.
  • The effects of this commendation are unclear and depend on how people react to it.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-16 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR120ER)

  2. 2026-02-23 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-02-23 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-16 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107656D

Official Summary Text

Commending United Faith Christian Ministry.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending United Faith Christian Ministry.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 23, 2026
WHEREAS, for 25 years, United Faith Christian Ministry has provided opportunities for joyful worship and spiritual growth to its congregation while offering generous outreach to all members of the Stafford County community; and
WHEREAS, United Faith Christian Ministry was founded in February 2001 by Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey, who had previously served the Commonwealth as a member of the Virginia State Police, an experience that shaped his character and commitment to service; and
WHEREAS, under Bishop Lacey's leadership, United Faith Christian Ministry has helped members of the community cultivate a more personal relationship with God and developed mission programs that have touched countless lives; and
WHEREAS, United Faith Christian Ministry has grown to become a place where healing takes place, lives are changed, families are reconciled, and men and women of all ages are strengthened and revived; and
WHEREAS, United Faith Christian Ministry promotes community policing through Bishop Lacey's role as a chaplain with the Stafford County Sheriff's Office and other law-enforcement agencies; and
WHEREAS, United Faith Christian Ministry has inspired many individuals to answer the call to the ministry and founded the Unity Institute to create opportunities to study the Gospel and grow in faith; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That United Faith Christian Ministry hereby be commended on the occasion of its 25th anniversary of service to the residents of Stafford County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey, pastor and founder of United Faith Christian Ministry, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the church's legacy of contributions to the Stafford County community.