The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2018-A233 |
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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 Deputies of 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 anniversary of this pioneer’s consecration on All Saints Day 1993, when she became the first woman to serve as 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. 705. |
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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 their report #24, on Resolution A233 (Honor the Right Reverend Mary Adelia Macleod) and moved adoption, with a minor correction noting she was of The Episcopal Church, not the Anglican Communion.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #409)
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 13.
| Abstract: | The House of Deputies of the 79th General Convention celebrates the 25th anniversary of the episcopal election of the Right Reverend Mary Adelia McLeod, the first woman to serve as diocesan bishop in the Anglican Communion. |
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