The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D106)

Whereas, Dr. Pamela P. Chinnis has graciously and impartially served the House of Deputies for fifteen years, of which the past nine years have been as President; and

Whereas, her prior service for the national church has included presiding over the Episcopal Church Women's Triennial and six years as a member of the Executive Council; and

Whereas, this "gentle anarchist" has accomplished her goal of advancing the cause of women gaining influence and exercising leadership in a body which first admitted women a mere thirty years ago; and

Whereas, in presiding over us, she has been a model of patient courtesy and forgiving insistence on conducting our affairs "with decency and in order;" and

Whereas, often at times of tension and conflict, she has allowed us a brief glimpse of her own delightful sense of humor; and

Whereas, in her appointments and church wide appearances she has gone out of her way to be fair, even-handed, and inclusive so that we might hear many different voices; and

Whereas, she has shown us the importance of an enlarged role for the Presidency of the House of Deputies, especially at a time of financial or moral crisis in the affairs of the national church; and

Whereas, she has been the supportive and influential colleague of two successive Presiding Bishops; and

Whereas, the time has now come when we must release this warm and seasoned legislator to the pleasures of her parish, the Church of the Epiphany, in our nation's capital; now therefore be it

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its loving gratitude to Dr. Pamela P. Chinnis for her many years of effective leadership of this House and wish her health and happiness in retirement.

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #3 on Resolution D106 (Dr. Pamela P. Chinnis, In Gratitude) and moved adoption.

The House rose in standing ovation.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #126)