WHEREAS, Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, the founding pastor of New Deliverance Evangelistic Church and a beloved member of the North Chesterfield community, died on April 11, 2020; and

WHEREAS, a pillar of the faith community in the Richmond region, Gerald Glenn inspired the members of his congregation with his passionate sermons and touched countless lives through his commitment to philanthropy and servant leadership; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Glenn served as a chaplain with the Chesterfield County Police Department and offered his wisdom and expertise to a statewide task force on preventing crime in minority neighborhoods; and

WHEREAS, Gerald Glenn will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his wife of 40 years, Marcietia; his children, Quincye, Gerald, Jr., Mar-Gerie, Kathryn, Amanda, and their families; and numerous other family members and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Delegates hereby note with great sadness the loss of Bishop Gerald O. Glenn, a highly admired spiritual leader who made numerous contributions to the North Chesterfield community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the family of Bishop Gerald O. Glenn as an expression of the House of Delegates' respect for his memory.