2026 SPECIAL SESSION I
ENROLLED
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2206
Commending the Virginia District of the United Holy Church of America, Inc.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, June 29, 2026
WHEREAS, the Virginia District of the United Holy Church of America, Inc., was organized in 1969 to unite congregations across the Commonwealth in worship, fellowship, and service and has faithfully served Virginia communities for more than five decades; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia District was established under the leadership of Bishop W. N. Strobhar and Bishop Thomas E. Talley, who guided the planning and organization of the Virginia District and convened its first official session on January 1, 1969, in Newport News; and
WHEREAS, the first Virginia District Convocation was held in August 1969 in Portsmouth and Newport News, bringing together churches from across the Commonwealth and laying the foundation for continued growth and ministry; and
WHEREAS, throughout its history, the Virginia District has provided spiritual leadership, religious education, fellowship, and community outreach through its member congregations, thereby strengthening communities and advancing the mission of the United Holy Church of America, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Virginia District has been blessed by the leadership of numerous clergy and lay leaders whose dedication has fostered growth, service, and ministry throughout the Commonwealth and beyond; and
WHEREAS, through decades of faithful service, the Virginia District has nurtured generations of believers and promoted Christian discipleship, leadership development, and community engagement; and