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HR 101

Commending the Reverend Dr. Patricia Smith Wormley.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bonita Anthony and 4 co-sponsors

Virginia House honors Dr. Patricia Smith Wormley for faith-led leadership and community service, recognizing her mentorship and impact.

Bill text as passed House (HR101ER)
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Bill Summary · HR 101

Summary of House Resolution 101 (2026) – Virginia

Purpose

  • HR 101 is a ceremonial House resolution that commends and honors the Reverend Dr. Patricia Smith Wormley for her leadership, service, and contributions to the Greater Fredericksburg community and the broader faith-based community in Virginia.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Formal recognition: The resolution states the House of Delegates’ admiration and commendation of Dr. Wormley.
  • Biographical highlights: The resolution includes a summary of Dr. Wormley’s education, career, and leadership roles.
    • Education: Attended Walker–Grant High School (Fredericksburg); associate degree in business administration from Strayer University; bachelor’s degree in theology; master’s in Christian education; doctoral degree from what is today Cornerstone College and Seminary; ordained September 24, 2016.
    • Career: 30 years at the former Virginia Bell Atlantic; roles in church leadership at Mount Zion Baptist Church (Spotsylvania County) as first lady and associate minister; director of the Christian Education Ministry; spiritual advisor to multiple church ministries (Adult Choir, Youth Department, Young at Heart, Missionary, Women’s Ministry); senior pastor is Reverend Dr. Charles Wormley.
    • Leadership in organizations: First woman to serve as the second vice moderator of the Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Association; held leadership roles in various ministers’ wives and widows organizations; involved with multiple regional/national associations related to ministers’ wives and women in ministry.
    • Honorary recognition: Received an honorary doctoral degree from Eastern Theological Seminary.
  • Purpose of recognition: Acknowledges Dr. Wormley’s impact on faith-based leadership, personal mentorship, and community service, highlighting her influence on strengthening faith and purpose among individuals.

Who/What Is Affected

  • While primarily symbolic, the resolution publicly recognizes an individual (Dr. Patricia Smith Wormley) and may influence:
    • Public perception of her contributions within the Commonwealth.
    • The Mount Zion Baptist Church community and affiliated organizations by validating and highlighting leadership roles.
    • Informational or ceremonial records in the Virginia General Assembly.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Status: Passed by the Virginia House of Delegates.
    • February 10, 2026: Introduced and presented; engrossed by the House.
    • February 16, 2026: Agreed to by the House by voice vote; the bill text is recorded as passed (HR101ER).
    • April 16, 2026: Bill text recorded as passed by the House (final status noted in action history).
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary sponsor: Patrol/Representative not specified beyond cosponsors.
    • Cosponsors: Delores McQuinn, Phil Scott, Bonita Anthony, Josh Cole, Nicole Cole.

Additional Context

  • This is a commemorative, non-legislative resolution typical of honoring notable Virginians for their community and faith-based leadership.
  • No appropriations, policy changes, or statutory reforms are included in the bill; its effect is ceremonial acknowledgment.

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