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VA HJR269
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Hyland Fowler
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AI Summary
- Commends Winn's Baptist Church in Hanover County on its 250th anniversary, recognizing it as believed to be the first Baptist church in the county
- Established in 1776 as Chickahominy Meetinghouse with approximately 50 initial members, with John Clay (father of statesman Henry Clay) serving as first pastor
- The church has been led by 44 pastors over its history, with current pastor Jeff Brauer serving since 2001 as the second-longest serving pastor
- The current building was dedicated on October 11, 1981, and the church aligned with the Southern Baptist Conservatives of Virginia in 2000
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to the church
Legislative Description
Commending Winn's Baptist Church.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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