Celebrating the life of Warren Marcelous DePriest, Sr.
Summary
House Resolution 661 is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of Warren Marcelous DePriest, Sr., a longtime and well-regarded member of the Sandston community who died on July 27, 2024. The resolution recounts his faith, his role in building End Time Tabernacle Church, and his service as a deacon and gospel singer, including performances with the Pearly Gates during the 1980s and 1990s.
The resolution also recognizes his family, including his children and extended relatives, and expresses the House of Delegates’ sorrow at his passing. It directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to his family as a formal expression of respect and remembrance.
Impact
HR661 does not change state law, create new duties, or appropriate funds. Its effect is purely ceremonial: it places the House of Delegates’ tribute into the official record and authorizes a presentation copy for the family of Warren Marcelous DePriest, Sr. The only parties directly affected are his family, the Sandston community, and the House itself through its formal recognition of his life and service.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding the resolution is uniformly positive and respectful. As a memorial resolution, it reflects sympathy, admiration, and gratitude for DePriest’s faith-based leadership and community presence. There is no recorded opposition, committee debate, or vote controversy in the provided materials, and the measure appears to have been adopted by unanimous or near-unanimous agreement in the House.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention in the available record. The resolution is noncontroversial and commemorative in nature, with no policy disagreements, fiscal concerns, or legal disputes raised in the text, voting history, or committee materials. Any discussion would likely have centered only on honoring DePriest’s contributions and ensuring the family received the official resolution.