Resolution Number: 2018-A277
Title: Express Gratitude for Guests of the Anglican Communion
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, expresses our deep gratitude to our Guests from our beloved Anglican Communion, thanking them for their presence and participation in this Convention, and assuring them of our ongoing commitment to the strengthening of our bonds of affection and our unity in diversity for the sake of the mission of the Gospel in our world.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 1097.

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 #15 on Resolution A277 (The Anglican Communion Guests of Convention) and moved adoption.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #375)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops of the 79th General Convention expresses gratitude for the Guests of the Anglican Communion present at Convention.