Resolution Number: 2018-A239
Title: Extend Greetings to the Archbishop of Canterbury
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Bishops meeting at the 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Austin, Texas, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to the Most Reverend and Right Honorable Justin Welby PC DD, Archbishop of Canterbury, and to Mrs. Welby, in deep gratitude for their life and ministry to our worldwide Anglican Communion.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 1162.

Legislative History

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

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #1 on Resolution A239 (The Archbishop of Canterbury and Mrs. Welby) and moved adoption.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #400)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops of the 79th General Convention sends greetings to Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Rev. Justin Welby, and his wife Caroline.