2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 166
Commending the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program, Inc.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
WHEREAS, the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth throughout the Commonwealth and the country through scholarships and community advocacy, celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program has generously provided more than 115 scholarships to students from the Commonwealth, Maryland, South Carolina, North Carolina, Washington, D.C., Florida, California, and Arizona; and
WHEREAS, in addition to covering tuition costs without a match requirement, the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program also offers funds to cover books, lab fees, dormitory fees, and more to help students on their educational journeys; and
WHEREAS, to date, the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program has gifted more than $245,000 through scholarships and donations, including $32,700 through 15 scholarships in its most recent program in October 2025; and
WHEREAS, the Gospel Worship Experience Scholarship Program is led by its founder and chief executive officer, Kenneth Lewis Lee, and its chief operations officer, Joyce Lee, who have demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing the needs of others through various endeavors; and