The Acts of Convention

Resolved, That this House of Deputies commend Canon Bonnie Anderson for her devoted service to the Episcopal Church and her dedication to the ministry and witness of the House of Deputies; and be it further

Resolved, That we acknowledge her many hours of study and research that has enabled the House of Deputies to function efficiently in the execution of far reaching legislation that has changed the face and ministry of the Episcopal Church; and be it further

Resolved, That we acknowledge her consistent and energizing presence around the Episcopal Church and in many places of the Anglican Communion, and we especially recognize her attention to and inspiration of youth and young adults and her encouragement of their vocations in all orders of ministry; and be it further

Resolved, That we applaud her efforts to communicate with the House of Deputies through electronic and social media during the triennium, helping to create a sense of on-going community; and be it further

Resolved, That her on-going support and witness for issues of justice and inclusion of all persons in the church and in the wider society is an example to us all; and be it further

Resolved, That we express our deep gratitude for her spiritual sensitivity to the needs, procedures, and climate of the House Of Deputies and her exceptional grace in carrying out her work; and be it further

Resolved, That her championship of the House of Deputies stands as a beacon for the future of the House of Deputies and the well-being of the bicameral nature of The Episcopal Church.