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HR 2122

Commending Bishop A. D. Cunningham.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Virgil Thornton

Virginia honors Bishop A. D. Cunningham for leading the United House of Prayer for All People since 2023 and his nationwide church leadership (ceremonial recognition only).

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Bill Summary · HR 2122

Overview

  • Bill: HR 2122
  • Session: 2026S1 (Special Session I)
  • Jurisdiction: Virginia
  • Type: House Resolution (commending)
  • Title: Commending Bishop A. D. Cunningham
  • Introduced: June 17, 2026
  • Sponsor: Rep. Thornton (Co-sponsor: Virgil Thornton)
  • Status: Presented and laid on Speaker’s table June 17, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • Purpose: To formally commend and express the Virginia House of Delegates’ admiration for Bishop A. D. Cunningham for his leadership and service as chief executive officer and national leader of the United House of Prayer for All People.
  • Intent: Recognize and publicly acknowledge Bishop Cunningham’s contributions to the church, its national leadership, and its mission, including service within Virginia and across the United States.

Key Provisions and Provisions’ Impacts

  • Provisions:
    • Acknowledges Bishop A. D. Cunningham’s leadership since 2013 as acting chief executive officer following the previous bishop’s passing and election as bishop on October 13, 2023.
    • Highlights responsibilities and scope of leadership, including overseeing more than 137 congregations across 29 states and serving as CEO and sole trustee of the church’s holdings.
    • Commends his roles within the church’s organizational structure (e.g., secretary of the General Assembly, member of the General Council, head judge, youth and constitutional review committees) and his impact on the church’s mission to “establish, maintain, and perpetuate Christianity and the Apostolic faith” and to provide community support.
  • Impacts:
    • Ceremonial acknowledgment by the Virginia House of Delegates.
    • Formal delivery of a commemorative expression to Bishop Cunningham.
    • No changes to law, policy, or state funding; the resolution is symbolic and honors an individual.

Who Is Affected

  • Primary beneficiary: Bishop A. D. Cunningham, recognized for leadership and service.
  • Secondary beneficiaries: Members and congregations of the United House of Prayer for All People, and the broader Virginia and national communities that recognize the value of spiritual leadership and community outreach.
  • Governmental impact: Administrative action within the Virginia General Assembly; no regulatory or fiscal changes are enacted.

Procedural and Timeline Notes

  • Introduced and placed on the Speaker’s table on June 17, 2026, during Special Session I.
  • As a concurrent or simple resolution, it serves a ceremonial purpose and does not create enforceable state law or programs.
  • The action is largely symbolic, serving to honor an individual’s contributions and to reflect the legislature’s recognition.

Summary

HR 2122 is a ceremonial House Resolution in Virginia’s 2026 Special Session recognizing Bishop A. D. Cunningham for his leadership of the United House of Prayer for All People since 2023, including his prior roles within the church and his oversight of a broad network of congregations. The resolution expresses admiration and gratitude and authorizes the preparation of a commemorative copy for presentation. It has no enacted policy or funding implications and serves primarily to publicly honor a national religious leader.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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