| Resolution Number: | 2018-A316 |
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| Title: | Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Episcopal Election of Mary Adelia McLeod |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
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Resolved, That the House of Bishops meeting at the 79th General Convention honors the 25th anniversary of the election of the Right Reverend Mary Adelia McLeod to serve as the Ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Vermont; and be it further
Resolved, That we acknowledge the silver jubilee of this pioneer’s consecration on All Saints Day 1993, when she became the first woman to serve as a diocesan bishop in The Episcopal Church, fulfilling her responsibilities with grace and dignity.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 1166. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | House of Bishops Legislative Committee on Privilege and Courtesy |
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| 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 #36 on Resolution A316 and moved adoption.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #455)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.
| Abstract: | The House of Bishops of the 79th General Convention honors the 25th anniversary of the episcopal election of the Right Rev. Mary Adelia McLeod, the first woman to serve as diocesan bishop in the Episcopal Church. |
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