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HR312 • 2026

Commending New Jerusalem Ministries.

Commending New Jerusalem Ministries.

Enacted

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

Sponsor
Askew
Last action
2026-04-24
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Commending New Jerusalem Ministries

This bill commends New Jerusalem Ministries in Virginia Beach for its spiritual guidance, community service, and leadership.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that New Jerusalem Ministries has been providing uplifting spiritual guidance to its members for 15 years.
  • Praises the church's efforts in helping the community through various programs and services.
  • Honors Pastor Veronica Coleman for her hard work and dedication to the church and community.
  • Asks the Clerk of the House to give a copy of this commendation to Pastor Veronica Coleman.

Who It Names or Affects

  • New Jerusalem Ministries in Virginia Beach
  • Pastor Veronica Coleman

Terms To Know

Commendation
An official statement that praises someone or something for doing good work.
Clerk of the House
The person who keeps records and documents for the House of Delegates.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give any money or make new laws.
  • It only expresses praise from the Legislature to New Jerusalem Ministries.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR312ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-03-06 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107805D

Official Summary Text

Commending New Jerusalem Ministries.

Current Bill Text

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Commending New Jerusalem Ministries.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, for 15 years, New Jerusalem Ministries in Virginia Beach has provided its congregation with uplifting spiritual guidance, joyous occasions for worship and fellowship, and meaningful opportunities for community outreach; and
WHEREAS, New Jerusalem Ministries helps its members grow in their faith with a variety of ministries, groups, and programs and addresses the needs of the community through a number of charitable outreach endeavors; and
WHEREAS, New Jerusalem Ministries has thrived under the exceptional leadership of pastor Veronica Coleman, who works tirelessly to inspire her congregation and to make the church a beacon of light and hope in the community; and
WHEREAS, through its steadfast commitment to spiritual leadership, community service, and faith-based outreach, New Jerusalem Ministries has enriched countless lives and strengthened the fabric of the Virginia Beach community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That New Jerusalem Ministries hereby be commended for its legacy of service on the occasion of its 15th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Veronica Coleman, pastor of New Jerusalem Ministries, as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the church's contributions to Virginia Beach and the Commonwealth.