Commending the Reverend Dr. Warren D. Choice.

2026, 1st Special Session Introduced by Virgil Thornton

The bill ceremonial recognizes Dr. Warren D. Choice for his spiritual leadership and community service in York County, presenting a commemorative copy to honor his contributions.

Bill text as passed House (HR2078ER)

Summary of HR 2078 (2026 Special Session I)

Purpose and intent

A House of Delegates resolution recognizing and commending the Reverend Dr. Warren D. Choice for his leadership and service as senior pastor of Cary’s Baptist Church in York County, Virginia.

The resolution serves as a ceremonial honor, expressing admiration for Dr. Choice’s spiritual leadership and community involvement.

Key provisions and changes

Declares commendation of the Reverend Dr. Warren D. Choice by the House of Delegates.

Requests that the Clerk of the House prepare and present a commemorative copy of the resolution to Dr. Choice, reflecting the House’s appreciation for his contributions to spiritual leadership in York County.

Persons and entities affected

Primary: Reverend Dr. Warren D. Choice (honoree).

Secondary: Cary’s Baptist Church, York County community, and the York County School Division area through the honoree’s associated roles (pastoral leadership, public service).

The resolution also highlights Dr. Choice’s broader professional background, including ministry work, DoD civilian employment, and local community involvement.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Type: House of Delegates resolution (non-binding, ceremonial).

Status: Introduced June 10, 2026; presented and laid on the Speaker’s table on the same date.

Sponsorship: Principal sponsor Virgil Thornton; co-sponsor listed.

No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or administrative programmatic elements are introduced by the resolution; it is purely ceremonial acknowledgment.

Background highlights (as context within the bill)

Dr. Choice’s background includes:

Pastoral leadership at Cary’s Baptist Church since February 2019.
Educational credentials from Gardner-Webb University, the University of Phoenix, and Liberty University.
Experience in prison ministry and nonprofit development (prior roles in Oklahoma).
Lay ministry duties at U.S. Air Force bases domestically and internationally.
Public service roles including probation/parole agent, youth sports director, and 25 years as a civilian employee of the U.S. Department of Defense (retired in 2024).
Current roles with York County School Division in operations and involvement with York High School athletics.

Overall impact

The resolution provides formal recognition of Dr. Choice’s leadership and service.

It offers a ceremonial platform to celebrate contributions to faith-based leadership, youth development, and community service within York County.