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HR257 • 2026

Commending Shiloh New Site Baptist Church.

Commending Shiloh New Site Baptist Church.

Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide specific dates or names of current leadership beyond Reverend Dr. Gary Carr.

Commending Shiloh New Site Baptist Church

This bill commends Shiloh New Site Baptist Church in Stafford, Virginia, for its long history of community service.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the House of Delegates wants to commend Shiloh New Site Baptist Church.
  • Remembers how the church was started by Reverend William Harris and others in 1946.
  • Talks about the church's work over 80 years, including providing spiritual guidance, joyous occasions for worship and fellowship, and opportunities for charitable outreach.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Shiloh New Site Baptist Church
  • The community of Stafford, Virginia

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone or something for doing good work.
House of Delegates
The lower house of the Virginia General Assembly, which makes laws for the state.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money to the church.
  • It only says nice things about Shiloh New Site Baptist Church and its work in Stafford.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR257ER)

  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 26108493D

Official Summary Text

Commending Shiloh New Site Baptist Church.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Shiloh New Site Baptist Church.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, for 80 years, Shiloh New Site Baptist Church in Stafford has greatly served the community by providing uplifting spiritual guidance, joyous occasions for worship and fellowship, and meaningful opportunities for charitable outreach; and
WHEREAS, Shiloh New Site Baptist Church was founded on April 16, 1946, by the Reverend William Harris, Oliver Fitzhugh, Alfonso Johnson, and Mary Clark, and the church's cornerstone was laid in place on May 9, 1948; and
WHEREAS, since the Reverend William Harris, who served Shiloh New Site Baptist Church for 14 years, the congregation has been guided by a distinguished line of faith leaders, including its current pastor, the Reverend Dr. Gary Carr; and
WHEREAS, Shiloh New Site Baptist Church organizes and facilitates various ministries to make a positive difference in the lives of others and to help its members grow in their faith; and
WHEREAS, by serving as a beacon of hope, love, and faith in the community, Shiloh New Site Baptist Church has helped to make Stafford a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Shiloh New Site Baptist Church hereby be commended for its legacy of service on the occasion of its 80th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Shiloh New Site Baptist Church as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the church's contributions to Stafford and the Commonwealth.