Resolution Number: 2009-D107
Title: Give Thanks for Presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention give high praise and thanksgiving for the ministry and leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Doctor Rowan Douglas Williams, and express our gratitude for his grace and prayerful presence among us.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 386.

Legislative History

Author: David R. Bailly
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Privilege and Courtesy

House of Deputies

The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #21 on Resolution D107 (Thanksgiving for Presence of Archbishop of Canterbury) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(D107)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention give high praise and thanksgiving for the ministry and leadership of the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Doctor Rowan Douglas Williams, and express our gratitude for his grace and prayerful presence among us.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #291)

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #19 on HD Message #291 on Resolution D107 (Thanksgiving for Presence of Archbishop of Canterbury) and moved concurrence.

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #317)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.

Abstract:   The 76th General Convention gives thanks for the ministry and presence of the Archbishop of Canterbury.