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HR412 • 2026

Celebrating the life of the Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.

Celebrating the life of the Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.

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

Plain English Breakdown

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Honoring Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.

This legislation honors Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr., a spiritual leader and community member from Richmond who passed away in September 2025.

What This Bill Does

  • Recognizes the death of Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.
  • Highlights his contributions to faith and community as a minister and Sunday school superintendent.
  • Acknowledges his long career with Nabisco and dedication to family.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The family of Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.
  • Members of the Richmond community who knew him
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

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

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific actions beyond recognizing Reverend Young's life and contributions.
  • It is unclear what form the expression of respect will take, other than it being prepared by the Clerk of the House of Delegates.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-24 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR412ER)

  2. 2026-03-13 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-13 House

    Agreed to by House

  4. 2026-03-12 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26109650D

Official Summary Text

Celebrating the life of the Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.

Current Bill Text

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Celebrating the life of the Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 13, 2026
WHEREAS, the Reverend David Anthony Young, Sr., a spiritual leader and active member of the Richmond community, died on September 14, 2025; and
WHEREAS, David Young grew up in Henrico County, where he graduated from Virginia Randolph High School; he began his journey in faith at a young age as a member of Gravel Hill Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, David Young attended the Voice of Prophecy Seminary and was licensed and ordained as a minister in 1982; over the course of his pastoral career, he helped many individuals grow in faith, founded life-changing ministries, and served as a Sunday school superintendent; and
WHEREAS, David Young also pursued a long career with Nabisco, retiring after 35 years of service; and
WHEREAS, David Young's greatest joy in life was his beloved family, and he was a steady and nurturing presence in the lives of his children, imparting to them his commitment to servant leadership; and
WHEREAS, predeceased by his first wife, Bettie, and one daughter, Deborah, David Young will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife, Andrea; his sons, David, Jr., and Nathaniel, and their families; his bonus daughter, JaViere; 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 David Anthony Young, Sr.; 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 David Anthony Young, Sr., as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.