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HR346 • 2026

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson.

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson.

Labor
Enacted

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

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

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material focuses on the recognition of Reverend Johnson's life achievements and does not specify any direct impact on community residents beyond his family.

Honoring Reverend Wendell A. Johnson

This legislation honors Reverend Wendell A. Johnson, a respected religious leader who served in various churches and organizations.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Reverend Wendell A. Johnson.
  • Highlights his educational background at the University of Virginia and Virginia Union University.
  • Acknowledges his leadership roles as pastor in several Baptist churches.
  • Commends his leadership in regional and national Baptist organizations.
  • Notes his missionary work in El Salvador and Africa.
  • Acknowledges his local contributions to Habitat for Humanity.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Reverend Wendell A. Johnson

Terms To Know

WHEREAS
A phrase used to introduce facts or reasons that support the resolution.
RESOLVED
A statement expressing an official decision or opinion.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The legislation does not provide financial compensation.
  • It is a symbolic gesture and does not create new laws or policies.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR346ER)

  2. 2026-03-10 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-10 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-03-09 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108832D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 10, 2026
WHEREAS, the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson, a spiritual leader who guided several congregations over the course of his pastoral career and touched countless lives through his commitment to service and outreach, died on October 25, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a native of Richmond, Wendell Johnson attended public schools in Henrico County, then continued his education at the University of Virginia and the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University; and
WHEREAS, after answering the call to the ministry, Wendell Johnson served as pastor of Union Baptist Church in Quinton, Mount Olive Baptist Church in Glen Allen, and First Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, since August 1, 2006, Wendell Johnson had faithfully led the congregation of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Norfolk, where he served until his passing; and
WHEREAS, Wendell Johnson provided his leadership to regional and national Baptist organizations as president of American Baptist Churches of the South and president of the Ministers Council of American Baptist Churches USA; and
WHEREAS, a passionate missionary, Wendell Johnson shared the gospel through extensive mission work in El Salvador and several African nations; and
WHEREAS, Wendell Johnson also gave of his time and talents locally, serving on the Church Relations Committee for Habitat for Humanity of Hanover County and as assistant manager of the Habitat ReStore; and
WHEREAS, Wendell Johnson will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Rita; his children, Karen and Marcus, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson, a highly admired faith leader; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of the Reverend Wendell A. Johnson as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.