Resolution Number: 2022-A190
Title: Extend Greetings and Congratulations to The Right Reverend Anthony Poggo
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 congratulations to the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Adviser on Anglican Communion Affairs, on his recent appointment as the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion in succession to the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, and assures him of our prayers and support in this new responsibility on behalf of our Anglican Communion.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Baltimore, 2022 (New York: General Convention, 2023), p. 746.

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 #9 Resolution A190 (The Right Reverend Anthony Poggo) and moved adoption.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A190)

Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting at this 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Baltimore, Maryland, sends our greetings and congratulations to the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo, the Archbishop of Canterbury’s Adviser on Anglican Communion Affairs, on his recent appointment as the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion in succession to the Most Reverend Josiah Idowu-Fearon, and assures him of our prayers and support in this new responsibility on behalf of our Anglican Communion.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #130)

Resolution Adopted by One House, July 9.

Abstract:   The House of Bishops congratulates the Right Reverend Anthony Poggo on his recent appointment as the Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion.