Resolution Number: 2018-A231
Title: Express Appreciation for the ECW and UTO
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention expresses appreciation for the presence and witness of Episcopal Church Women at its 49th Triennial Meeting; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize generous contributions to the United Thank Offering during this triennium as demonstrated at the Ingathering on July 6, 2018 in the amount of $3,738,989.47; and be it further

Resolved, That we celebrate the 34 grants awarded for 2018 totaling $1,283,216.21 to recipients representing eight Anglican Communion provinces and 28 dioceses of The Episcopal Church.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), pp. 704-705.

Legislative History

Author: House of Deputies Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy
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 #22 on Resolution A231 (Celebrate Episcopal Church Women and United Thank Offering) and moved adoption.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #407)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.

Abstract:   The House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention expresses appreciation for the witness of the Episcopal Church Women and the United Thank Offering Ingathering, and the grants awarded from their efforts.