Bill Text: VA SR121 | 2021 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commending the Reverend Dr. Barbara L. Cain.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2021-02-04 - Bill text as passed Senate (SR121ER) [SR121 Detail]
Download: Virginia-2021-SR121-Enrolled.html
WHEREAS, the Reverend Dr. Barbara L. Cain, founder and pastor of Abiding Faith Baptist Church in Kilmarnock, will conclude her term as the Moderator of the Northern Neck Baptist Association in 2021; and
WHEREAS, growing up in Northumberland County, Barbara Cain was a devoted member of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Wicomico Church, where she would later earn her ministerial license in 1997 prior to being ordained at Shiloh Baptist Church three years later; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Cain's educational pursuits earned her both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from Virginia State University, a master's degree in divinity from Virginia Union University, and a doctoral degree in education from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Cain taught for many years with Northumberland County Public Schools and Richmond County Public Schools and later served as a guidance counselor with Westmoreland County Public Schools, contributing to the success of numerous children; and
WHEREAS, during the 2018 annual session of the Northern Neck Baptist Association, Barbara Cain was voted to serve as Moderator, making history as the first female moderator in the organization's history; and
WHEREAS, prior to her selection as Moderator, Barbara Cain supported the Northern Neck Baptist Association in various leadership capacities, including service as education secretary and as chair of the scholarship committee; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Cain has ably led the Northern Neck Baptist Association throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the civil unrest of 2020, helping countless members navigate the challenges the community faces; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Cain helped the Northern Neck Baptist Association grow during her tenure through new committees on land acquisition and social justice; collaborations with fellow Baptist associations leading to grants for new member churches; and receipt of the organization's first-ever grant, which will fund a tutorial advocacy program; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Cain's service as a spiritual mentor in the Northern Neck also includes terms as president of both the Northumberland County Ministerial Association and the Lancaster County Ministerial Association; and
WHEREAS, after concluding her term with the Northern Neck Baptist Association, Barbara Cain intends to enjoy spending more time with her children, Donald, Jr., and Tiffany, and their families; and to go salt water fishing as often as she can; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the Reverend Dr. Barbara L. Cain, founder and pastor of Abiding Faith Baptist Church, hereby be commended for her service as Moderator of the Northern Neck Baptist Association on the occasion of her retirement; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Reverend Dr. Barbara L. Cain as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's high esteem and admiration for her inspirational contributions to the Commonwealth.
