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2022 SESSION


SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 46
Commending Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International.

 

Agreed to by the Senate, March 9, 2022

 

WHEREAS, for 15 years, Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International in Lansdowne has provided opportunities for spiritual growth and joyful worship while offering generous outreach to the community; and

WHEREAS, Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International was established in 2006 by the Reverend Michelle C. Thomas and was the first church in Loudoun County founded by a Black woman; since its inception, it has helped countless members grow in faith and learn to better serve their community; and

WHEREAS, through the Freedom Technology Group and the Northern Virginia Datacenter Academy, Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International provides training programs, workforce development opportunities, and experiential education to help members of underrepresented communities pursue careers in high-technology fields; and

WHEREAS, Reverend Thomas guided the Northern Virginia Datacenter Academy to seek a partnership with Microsoft, and the program has made significant contributions to economic and educational equity in Loudoun County; and

WHEREAS, Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International offers youth groups, Bible studies, and other ministries to help members of the congregation better connect with the Gospel, and the organization has touched countless lives through its message of hope and empowerment through faith; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International hereby be commended for 15 years of service to the residents of Loudoun County; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Holy & Whole Life Changing Ministries International as an expression of the Senate of Virginia’s admiration for its contributions to the Loudoun County community.