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VA HJR294
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Laufer
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AI Summary
- Commends Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II on his 20th anniversary as pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Charlottesville in 2026
- Recognizes his transition from corporate consultant to ministry, being ordained in 1993 and joining Ebenezer Baptist Church in 2006
- Highlights community leadership on boards of humanitarian organizations addressing homelessness, police-community relations, and race relations at the University of Virginia
- Acknowledges international mission work spanning more than a dozen countries across five continents
- Notes his interfaith and multidenominational partnerships to foster understanding and community in Charlottesville
Legislative Description
Commending the Reverend Dr. Lehman D. Bates II.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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