2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2046
Commending the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell, Jr.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 22, 2026
WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Raymond A. Bell, Jr., a resident of Fredericksburg, has served as senior pastor of Mount Hope Baptist Church in Fredericksburg for 40 years, providing spiritual leadership and guidance to the congregation and the broader community; and
WHEREAS, during his tenure, Raymond Bell has overseen significant growth in the church's membership and ministries and has led long-term planning efforts to expand the church's facilities and outreach; and
WHEREAS, under the leadership of Raymond Bell, Mount Hope Baptist Church has served as a center for community engagement in the Fredericksburg region, partnering with organizations to address issues including housing, homelessness, health care, hunger, and education; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has supported education and public service through roles as an adjunct professor at Germanna Community College, a chaplain for local public safety agencies, a member of the Spotsylvania Education Foundation, and a mentor to students in the region; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has contributed to leadership development through his work as founder and president of Mosaic Expressions, L.L.C., providing coaching and training to individuals across multiple professional fields; and
WHEREAS, Raymond Bell has supported the growth and development of Fredericksburg as a member of the board of directors of the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce; and