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HR250 • 2026

Commending Grace Bible Church.

Commending Grace Bible Church.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Feggans
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the impact on residents of Virginia Beach and Norfolk, so it was removed.

Commending Grace Bible Church

This bill commends Grace Bible Church for its service and impact in Virginia Beach and Norfolk.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Grace Bible Church is being commended for its work over the past 35 years.
  • Notes that the church has two locations in Virginia Beach and one in Norfolk.
  • Highlights the church's community service, partnerships with local ministries, and global outreach efforts.
  • Recognizes the leadership of Eric Sanzone and Matt Breitenberg as co-lead pastors.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Grace Bible Church

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement praising someone or something for their good work.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not give any money to the church.
  • It only expresses praise from the government.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR250ER)

  2. 2026-03-09 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-09 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-04 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108587D

Official Summary Text

Commending Grace Bible Church.

Current Bill Text

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Commending Grace Bible Church.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, Grace Bible Church, a distinguished faith institution with two locations in Virginia Beach and a location in Norfolk, celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, Grace Bible Church began in 1991 in the Lynnhaven area of Virginia Beach and has expanded since to worship sites in Norfolk and the Strawbridge area of Virginia Beach in 2015 and 2022, respectively; and
WHEREAS, in 2025, members of Grace Bible Church performed 4,115 hours of community service, partnered with 12 local ministries, and spearheaded meaningful donation initiatives to assist individuals and families in need; and
WHEREAS, Grace Bible Church hosts more than 100 active community groups, helping its members grow in their faith while fostering connections with their fellow parishioners; and
WHEREAS, several members of Grace Bible Church have recently participated in service programs abroad, extending the church's global outreach; and
WHEREAS, Grace Bible Church has been led by a number of esteemed faith leaders over the years, including its current co-lead pastors, Eric Sanzone and Matt Breitenberg; and
WHEREAS, by serving as a beacon of hope and strength and as a source of uplifting spiritual guidance, Grace Bible Church has made a profound and lasting impact on countless lives; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Grace Bible Church hereby be commended for its legacy of service on the occasion of its 35th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Grace Bible Church as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the church's contributions to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and the Commonwealth.