Resolution Number: 2000-D059
Title: Extend Greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention extend its warm and collegial greeting to the Most Reverend George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury. As the symbol of unity in Christ for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we thank him for his message of greetings to the General Convention and we pray for God's continued blessing on his broad and supportive ministry.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 633.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Privilege and Courtesy

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D059)

Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention extend its warm and collegial greeting to the Most Reverend George Carey, Archbishop of Canterbury. As the symbol of unity in Christ for the worldwide Anglican Communion, we thank him for his message of greetings to the General Convention and we pray for God's continued blessing on his broad and supportive ministry.

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #7 on Resolution D059 (Extend Greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury) and moved adoption.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #215)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.

Abstract:   The House of Deputies extends greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury, George Carey.