Resolves of the Executive Council

Whereas, The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting at Mercy Center, Burlingame, California, June 6-8, 1984, has been able to conduct its business in an atmosphere of comfort, convenience and efficiency; and

Whereas, The natural beauty of this California setting and the attractive facilities of the Center have been complimented by the quite attentiveness and faithful attention to detail by members of the Mercy Center Community; therefore be it

Whereas, The Venerable Clarence Stacy, Archdeacon of the Diocese of California, Secretary of the Eighth Province, and sometime diocesan administrator, church communicator and parish priest, has been a constant and ever present source of help, guidance and counsel in the arrangement of a wide variety of details related to the June 1984 meeting of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church at Mercy Center, Burlingame, California; and

Whereas, The Venerable Clarency Stacy has been willing to serve as well as advise, listen as well as speak, and act as well as speculate while working with the Executive Council secretarial and planning staff; and

Whereas, The Venerable Clarence Stacy continues as a loyal and friendly personification of the generosity and love that embody the entire Eighth Province; therefore be it

Whereas, The Rev. Canon Roswell O. Moore, President of the Eighth Province, has exhibited maximum hospitality, great depth of insight and unstinting interest in the June 1984 meeting of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church in Burlingame, California; and

Whereas, The Rev. Roswell O. Moore served as host to the Council members during their time in the Province, especially in planning and executing the visits of the Council to several sites of unique ministry and service; and

Whereas, The Rev. Roswell O. Moore gave evidence to the importance of the Executive Council meeting by his presence; therefore be it

Whereas, Mrs. Sally Young, in her capable and efficient manner, helped to coordinate the wonderful cocktail party and dinner for the Executive Council on July 7th at St. Francis Parish; and

Whereas, Mrs. Sally Young provided back-up and support for the secretarial office during the Executive Council meeting in Burlingame, California, June 5-8, 1984, and endeared herself to all concerned; therefore be it

Whereas, Mr. Henry "Hank" Richards provided and coordinated bus transportation for members of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, enabling them to visit many sites of ministry and mission in the San Francisco area on June 7, 1984; therefore be it

Whereas, The Rector, the Episcopal Church Women, and the Youth of St. Barnabas parish, San Francisco, added greatly to the enjoyment, learning and fellowship of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church during its June 1984 meeting; and

Whereas, The wonderful meal, the charming dances, and the rich fellowship provided by the people of St. Barnabas on June 7, 1984, was a chance for relaxation and fun during an on-going meeting of business and deliberation; therefore be it

Whereas, The members of Youth Group of the Diocese of California, by virtue of their talent and songs, enlivened the dinner for the Executive Council held at St. Francis' Church in San Francisco on June 7, 1984; and

Whereas, The members of Youth Group will be going to Maui, Hawaii this summer to lead a Vacation Bible School in the Filipino community there; therefore be it

Whereas, Grace Cathedral on every day of every year is a silent and strong witness for Jesus Christ as it stands atop Knob Hill in the City of St. Francis; and

Whereas, Grace Cathedral, on June 7, 1984, was a special witness to members of the Episcopal Church's Executive Council who visited there during the Council's meeting held at Mercy Center in Burlingame, California; therefore be it

Whereas, Jesus Christ is the saviour of all sorts and conditions of people; and

Whereas, That truth is sometimes lost to the Church amid our concerns and endeavors; and

Whereas, The ministry of the Church in the name of Christ to all people was made evident to the members of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church in June 1984 during a visit to the Church of the Good Samaritan and to St. Barnabas Church in the City of St. Francis; therefore be it

Whereas, The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church has been both helped and inspired by its visit to The Parsonage in the City of St. Francis; and

Whereas, This visit will be in minds and the hearts of Executive Council members as they carry out their work in the days ahead; therefore be it

Whereas, The Executive Council was given the opportunity and privilege of partaking in an evening of good food and hospitality at St. Francis Parish during the June 1984 meeting of the Council; therefore be it

Whereas, The dinner held for the Executive Council on July 7, 1984 at St. Francis Church in San Francisco was made especially lovely by the addition of floral arrangements created by Nancie Oyama; and

Whereas, The Executive Council and all who attended that dinner recognize the tremendous amount of time and talent utilized to make each beautiful flower grouping; therefore be it

Whereas, The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church was feted, wined, dined and served with dignity and charm at St. Francis Episcopal Church on July 7, 1984; and

Whereas, The members of the Guild of St. Clare had a great deal to do with making that dinner a resounding success and a welcome interval in the Executive Council's visit to San Francisco; therefore be it

Whereas, The Rt. Rev. William Swing and the people of the Diocese of California and of the Province of the Pacific hosted the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church for its June 1984 meeting; and

Whereas, The Executive Council, through the work of the people and staff of the Diocese were introduced to and visited several of the varied and on-going programs and facilities in the Diocese; and

Whereas, An extremely productive and happy environment made it pleasant for all the Council and staff; therefore be it

Whereas, The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church has gained new understanding of what D-Day was 40 years ago and of what the significance of that day is in our own time; and

Whereas, We have been called to know the truth that it is in service that we gain the authority we need to be effective ministers in Christ's name; and

Whereas, One particular servant and one particular participant in D-Day has come to be both appreciated and loved by us all; therefore be it