| Resolution Number: | 1979-D051 |
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| Title: | Convey Prayers for Lee H. Bristol, Jr. |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 66th General Convention expresses its sorrow on the physical loss of this great Churchman and directs the Secretary of this Convention to convey to his family the assurance of our prayers for Dr. Bristol and for them.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 1979 (New York: General Convention, 1980), p. C-100. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Deputies
On the ninth day, the Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #20 on Resolution D-51, and recommended adoption:
Whereas, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. has been known far and wide throughout our Anglican Communion as a distinguished lay preacher and musician and is probably the first American Layman ever to speak four times from the pulpit of Westminster Abbey; and
Whereas, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. served as Vice-Chairman and Executive Secretary of the Standing Commission on Church Music for five years and a Member for many years with unselfish use of time, talent, and treasure; and
Whereas, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. has throughout his adult life served our Lord and His Church with loving and devoted service within the Diocese of New Jersey, serving that Diocese as an elected Deputy to the 1976 General Convention and having been re-elected to serve as a Lay Deputy for this 66th General Convention; and
Whereas, Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. has entered the larger life of continuing worship and service in God's heavenly kingdom; be it therefore
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 66th General Convention expresses its sorrow on the physical loss of this great Churchman and directs the Secretary of this Convention to convey to his family the assurance of our prayers for Dr. Bristol and for them.
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #162)
House of Bishops
On the tenth day, HD Message #162 on Resolution D-51 (Memorial Resolution on Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr.) was received.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #213)
| Abstract: | The 66th General Convention expresses its sorrow on the death of Lee Hastings Bristol, Jr. and directs the Secretary of this Convention to convey to his family the assurance of our prayers. |
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