| Resolution Number: | 1997-B050 |
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| Title: | Extend Greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 72nd General Convention extend its warm and affectionate greeting to the Most Reverend George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury. As the symbol of unity in Christ for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we are honored by his presence as the preacher at our convention Eucharist on Saturday, July 19, 1997, as we recognize his broad and supportive ministry to all of the people of our world within hearing of the Gospel. We pray God's continued blessing on his ministry.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 801. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B050)
Resolved, That the House of Bishops at this 72nd General Convention extend its warm and affectionate greeting to The Most Reverend George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury. As the symbol of unity in Christ for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we are honored by his presence as the preacher at our convention Eucharist on Saturday, July 19, 1997, as we recognize his broad and supportive ministry to all of the people of our world within hearing of the Gospel. We pray God's continued blessing on his ministry.
The Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #4 on Resolution B050 (Greeting to Archbishop of Canterbury (HB)), moved the resolution, and recommended adoption.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #217)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #14 on HB Message #217 on Resolution B050 (Greeting to Archbishop of Canterbury), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #340)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 25.
| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention extends greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury. |
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