Resolution Number: 1994-D074
Title: Express Appreciation to the Diocesan Hosts of the General Convention
Legislative Action Taken: Adopted
Final Text:

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 71st General Convention applaud our gracious hosts for this convention: Bishop Edward Jones and the Diocese of Indianapolis, Bishop Francis Gray and the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Under the inspired local leadership of Katherine Tyler-Scott, three years of intensive planning and hard work by hundreds of people from both dioceses finally culminates this week. Your labor has not been in vain. You have welcomed the stranger at the airport; you have led us to food and shelter. You have provided for our every need; you have rescued the lost and sent us down the right hallways. We now know the true meaning of Hoosier hospitality and we thank you.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), p. 834.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Privilege and Courtesy

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D074)

Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 71st General Convention applaud our gracious hosts for this convention: Bishop Edward Jones and the Diocese of Indianapolis, Bishop Francis Gray and the Diocese of Northern Indiana. Under the inspired local leadership of Katherine Tyler-Scott, three years of intensive planning and hard work by hundreds of people from both dioceses finally culminates this week. Your labor has not been in vain. You have welcomed the stranger at the airport; you have led us to food and shelter. You have provided for our every need; you have rescued the lost and sent us down the right hallways. We now know the true meaning of Hoosier hospitality and we thank you.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with applause

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #355)

Resolution Adopted by One House, September 2.

Abstract:   The House of Deputies applauds the gracious hosts of the Dioceses of Indianapolis and Northern Indiana.