2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 147
Commending the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church.
Agreed to by the Senate, March 5, 2026
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 9, 2026
WHEREAS, for 90 years, the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church in Waverly has provided its congregation with inspirational spiritual guidance, joyous occasions for worship and fellowship, and meaningful opportunities for community outreach; and
WHEREAS, the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church was founded in 1935 by Elder E.L. Collins, who held the church's services in an old poolroom building for six years until the congregation's growth demanded the construction of a new building in the early 1940s; and
WHEREAS, the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church continued to grow and thrive, moving into its present building in 1973 and then into an enlarged sanctuary twenty years later; and
WHEREAS, since its founding, the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church has been led by a distinguished line of devoted pastors and faith leaders, including Bishop Tyrone Harper, Sr., who has headed the church for the past 25 years; and
WHEREAS, the Rose of Sharon Apostolic Church hosts and participates in a range of charitable outreach programs at local schools and events to support youth and families in need; and