| Resolution Number: | 2018-A211 |
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| Title: | Commemorate Diocesan Anniversaries |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
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Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention join the dioceses of Albany, Central New York, Easton, Long Island, and Nebraska in celebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of their admission to union with the General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention join the Diocese of Ohio, the first diocese established beyond the original 13 colonies, in celebrating the bicentennial anniversary of its admission to union with the General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That we rejoice in the longevity, vitality, and durability of the faithful witness and ministry of these dioceses in growing God’s kingdom across the continent.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 710. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | House of Deputies Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Privilege and Courtesy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Privilege and Courtesy presented its Report #18 on Resolution A211 (Celebrate Diocesan Anniversaries) and moved adoption.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #473)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.
| Abstract: | The House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention celebrates the 150th anniversary of the admission of the Dioceses of Albany, Central New York, Easton, Long Island, and Nebraska, and the 200th anniversary of the admission of the Diocese of Ohio. |
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