Bill Text: VA HR577 | 2021 | 1st Special Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Commending Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-25 - Bill text as passed House (HR577ER) [HR577 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-HR577-Introduced.html
Patrons-- Mundon King, Cole, J.G., Convirs-Fowler, McQuinn, Reid and Simonds
WHEREAS, Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey, senior pastor of United Faith Christian Ministry in Stafford County, has graciously provided spiritual guidance to members of his community for many years; and
WHEREAS, a native of Alabama, Leonard Lacey settled in the Commonwealth in 1971 and enjoyed an illustrious 33-year career with the Virginia State Police; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Lacey enrolled at the Fredericksburg Bible Institute in 1988 and ultimately received a degree in religious studies; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Lacey's other educational pursuits included a bachelor's degree from the University of Mary Washington, a post-baccalaureate certificate in criminal justice administration from Virginia Commonwealth University, and a master's degree in preaching from Richmond Virginia Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Lacey has given generously of his time, talents, and resources to helping others, and to further these ambitions, he became the founding pastor of United Faith Christian Ministry in 2001; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Lacey's spiritual mentorship also includes roles as a chaplain with the U.S Department of Justice, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Stafford County Sheriff's Office; and
WHEREAS, an accomplished author who has published several books and newspaper articles, Leonard Lacey also produces a weekly radio announcement entitled "Link2Life"; and
WHEREAS, through sagacious leadership and an unwavering dedication to his community, Leonard Lacey has helped edify and uplift countless citizens of the Commonwealth; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey hereby be commended for his legacy of service; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Bishop Dr. Leonard B. Lacey as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for his contributions to the Commonwealth.