The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2024-C009 |
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| Title: | Establish the Missionary Diocese of Navajoland |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 81st General Convention grant the Petition of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland to become a Missionary Diocese.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Louisville, 2024 (New York: General Convention, 2024), pp. 927-928. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Navajoland Area Mission |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Governance and Structure |
House of Deputies
Specal Order of Business
The Secretary announced that the time to consider Resolution C009 had arrived.
The House of Deputies Committee on Governance and Structure presented its Report #7 on Resolution C009 (Petition of the Episcopal Church In Navajoland to become a Missionary Diocese) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C009)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring,
That the 81st General Convention grant the Petition of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland to become a Missionary Diocese.
Point of Order
Deputy Hamilton-Ferguson of Central New York requested the House vote by acclamation.
The President called on the Chaplain for prayer.
The President invited the House to recognize the deputation of Navajoland. The House recognized the deputation with a standing ovation.
A vote by acclamation was taken.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #166)
The President welcomed the deputation of Navajoland, including alternates, to the platform. Deputy Gordy shared remarks and Deputy Eaton led the House in song.
The President invited Deputy Norton of Alaska and the other members of the deputation of Alaska to present the deputation of Navajoland with a gift of a framed cross by Alaskan artist Lilly Henry.
The President invited the House to applaud as the deputation from Navajoland returned to their seats.
The President invited the Chaplain to lead the House in song.
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Governance and Structure presented its Report #35 on HD Message #166 on Resolution C009 (Petition of the Episcopal Church In Navajoland to become a Missionary Diocese) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #307)
Members from the Navajoland were greeted and welcomed to the front of the House.
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, June 28.
| Abstract: | The 81st General Convention grants the Petition of the Episcopal Church in Navajoland to become a Missionary Diocese. |
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