Resolves of the Executive Council

Whereas, We have spent these days of June 11-15, 1990, in the sunny splendor of the San Joaquin Valley witnessing the diversity of its culture and the theology of its people, along with the pastoral concern for the Bishop of San Joaquin, we rejoice with our sisters and brothers in their accomplishments and commend the leadership they show in cross-cultural ministries to the Hispanic, Hmong, Laotian, and Filipino communities; and

Whereas, We rejoice with them over the many homeless and handicapped children placed through Family Connections; and

Whereas, Mr. Lewis "Scoop" Beardsley and his staff welcomed us warmly to the Retirement Community of Bliss Grove, now under construction, as well as to the Conference Center open to all as a place of love, support and inspiration; therefore be it

Whereas, John C. Goodbody served the Episcopal Church Center as Director of Communication from early 1970 through 1980; and

Whereas, Prior to this assignment he was the President of the Seabury Press in New York and former Vice President of Colonial Williamsburg; and

Whereas, His lifelong interest and career in communication and his commitment as an Episcopal layman lasted into his retirement in South Carolina, where, with his wife Harriet L. Goodbody, he co-edited the Diocesan newspaper, Jubilate Deo; and

Whereas, John faced issues with honesty while maintaining a deep concern for people everywhere; therefore be it