Resolution Number: 2022-A189
Title: Express Gratitude to The Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon and the ACO
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting at this 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, and to his staff, in thanksgiving for the work of the Anglican Communion Office in supporting the witness and unity of our worldwide Anglican Communion; and be it further

Resolved, That the House of Bishops expresses our gratitude to Archbishop Idowu-Fearon, as he prepares to retire from his position as Secretary-General in August, for his service to our Anglican Communion over the last seven years.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 745.

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 #7 on Resolution A189 (The Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon and the ACO) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A189)

Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting at this 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, sends our greetings and the assurance of our prayers to the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, and to his staff, in thanksgiving for the work of the Anglican Communion Office in supporting the witness and unity of our worldwide Anglican Communion; and be it further

Resolved, That the House of Bishops expresses our gratitude to Archbishop Idowu-Fearon, as he prepares to retire from his position as Secretary-General in August, for his service to our Anglican Communion over the last seven years.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #129)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 9.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops expresses gratitude to the Most Reverend Idowu-Fearon, Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion, as he prepares to retire.