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HR263 • 2026

Commending Eastland United Methodist Church.

Commending Eastland United Methodist Church.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Cole, N.T.
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify any details about the number of people who might see the commendation or how it will be presented beyond a copy being prepared by the Clerk of the House of Delegates.

Commending Eastland United Methodist Church

This bill commends Eastland United Methodist Church for its efforts in addressing food insecurity and alleviating hunger.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that the House of Delegates wants to commend Eastland United Methodist Church.
  • Notes that Eastland United Methodist Church opened a Free Fridge and Pantry to provide access to nutritious food for those in need.
  • Thanks Eastland United Methodist Church for its work to address food insecurity.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Eastland United Methodist Church
  • People who receive food from the church's pantry

Terms To Know

Free Fridge and Pantry
A place where people can get free food at any time of day.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not give money or make new rules, it only commends the church.
  • It is unclear how many people will see this commendation from the House of Delegates.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR263ER)

  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 26108612D

Official Summary Text

Commending Eastland United Methodist Church.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
Commending Eastland United Methodist Church.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, in December 2025, Eastland United Methodist Church opened a Free Fridge and Pantry to provide access to nutritious food for residents of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County in need; and
WHEREAS, with the help of FXBG Free Fridge and Food Rescue, Eastland United Methodist Church installed an outdoor refrigerator and food pantry that are accessible 24/7 for families in need; and
WHEREAS, Eastland United Methodist Church is the first church in the area to establish such a program, which has received an outpouring of support and donations from not only the congregation, but members of the wider community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Eastland United Methodist Church hereby be commended for its work to address food insecurity and alleviate hunger in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania County; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Eastland United Methodist Church as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the congregation's commitment to community service.