| Resolution Number: | 2012-D095 |
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| Title: | Commend the President of the House of Deputies |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this House of Deputies commend Canon Bonnie Anderson for her devoted service to the Episcopal Church and her dedication to the ministry and witness of the House of Deputies; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge her many hours of study and research that has enabled the House of Deputies to function efficiently in the execution of far reaching legislation that has changed the face and ministry of the Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge her consistent and energizing presence around the Episcopal Church and in many places of the Anglican Communion, and we especially recognize her attention to and inspiration of youth and young adults and her encouragement of their vocations in all orders of ministry; and be it further
Resolved, That we applaud her efforts to communicate with the House of Deputies through electronic and social media during the triennium, helping to create a sense of on-going community; and be it further
Resolved, That her on-going support and witness for issues of justice and inclusion of all persons in the church and in the wider society is an example to us all; and be it further
Resolved, That we express our deep gratitude for her spiritual sensitivity to the needs, procedures, and climate of the House Of Deputies and her exceptional grace in carrying out her work; and be it further
Resolved, That her championship of the House of Deputies stands as a beacon for the future of the House of Deputies and the well-being of the bicameral nature of The Episcopal Church.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), pp. 734-735. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Very Rev. H. Scott Kirby |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #16 on Resolution D095 (Commendation for Canon Bonnie Anderson) and moved adoption. The Chair of Privilege and Courtesy asked the indulgence of the House to read the resolution aloud and that the House adopt the resolution with a standing acclamation.
Original Text of Resolution
(D095)
Resolved, That this House of Deputies commend Canon Bonnie Anderson for her devoted service to the Episcopal Church and her dedication to the ministry and witness of the House of Deputies; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge her many hours of study and research that has enabled the House of Deputies to function efficiently in the execution of far reaching legislation that has changed the face and ministry of the Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge her consistent and energizing presence around the Episcopal Church and in many places of the Anglican Communion, and we especially recognize her attention to and inspiration of youth and young adults and her encouragement of their vocations in all orders of ministry; and be it further
Resolved, That we applaud her efforts to communicate with the House of Deputies through electronic and social media during the triennium, helping to create a sense of on-going community; and be it further
Resolved, That her on-going support and witness for issues of justice and inclusion of all persons in the church and in the wider society is an example to us all; and be it further
Resolved, That we express our deep gratitude for her spiritual sensitivity to the needs, procedures, and climate of the House Of Deputies and her exceptional grace in carrying out her work; and be it further
Resolved, That her championship of the House of Deputies stands as a beacon for the future of the House of Deputies and the well-being of the bicameral nature of The Episcopal Church.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #383)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 12.
| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention commends Canon Bonnie Anderson’s service and dedication to the Episcopal Church and the House of Deputies. |
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| Notes: | Although this Day 8 resolution was sent to the House of Bishops "for action," the Bishops had already adjourned. Because the House of Bishops had previously adopted their own courtesy resolution on President Anderson, it is treated here as a courtesy resolution of the House. |