Resolves of the Executive Council

Resolved, That the Executive Council express appreciation to Bishop Browning for his message from the Chair, his sermon on Christian Unity, and for his wise pastoral and prophetic leadership of the Church, through "The best of times and in the worst of times." We are especially grateful to him for faithfully holding up to us that vision of the Church as God's beloved community, becoming increasingly inclusive of all the people of God; and be it further

Resolved, That the Executive Council express its gratitude to Patti Browning for her warmth and friendship, for her unique gifts and ministry and for her unflagging support of the Presiding Bishop.

Resolved, That the Executive Council express its grateful appreciation to the members of the Presiding Bishop's staff for their thorough and careful preparation of materials and arrangements for this meeting of Council and for their faithful service to this Church.

Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council express gratitude to Bishop Pope and the Diocese of Fort Worth for their welcome and hospitality given us; and be it further

Resolved, That we express appreciation to the Dean and Cathedral Church of All Saints, the Diocesan Choir, and the representatives from the several churches who joined together on February 28th for the lovely Service of Evensong and the reception which followed.

Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council express heartfelt thanks to Louis Gill for more than thirty years of faithful service, the last fifteen of which were spent as Assistant Treasurer of this Church. We wish him many retirement years of health and happiness.

Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council give profound thanks to Almighty God for the life, work and witness of Paul Chalk, former member of this Council, Deputy to General Convention, and member of its Committee on Program, Budget and Finance, and that we express deep sympathy to his widow Marie and members of his family; and be it further

Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council give profound thanks to Almighty God for the life and ministry of George Rhys Selway, who served as priest in the dioceses of Michigan and Arizona, and as Bishop of Northern Michigan, and that we express deep sympathy to his widow Edna and members of his family. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace, and may light perpetual shine upon them.

Resolved, That the Presiding Bishop and Executive Council express appreciation to the management and staff of the Worthington Hotel for the friendly and courteous manner with which we have been received and for their efficient services.