Diocese of Dallas Resolution Supporting Bishop Duncan

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Resolution 2008 R06
Regarding Bishop Robert Duncan

Be it RESOLVED, that this 113th Convention of the Diocese of Dallas express its gratitude to Bishop Stanton and Bishop Lambert for voting No to the deposition of the Rt. Rev’d Robert Duncan, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, at the Fall 2008 House of Bishops
Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah. We are grateful for their faithful exercise of episcopal ministry in this matter and we encourage them to continue to witness for truth and fidelity in our Diocese and The Episcopal Church, and convey our support and encouragement to Bishop Duncan during this difficult time and be it

Further RESOLVED that this Convention disassociates itself from this action and denounces the House of Bishops’ effort to depose Bishop Robert Duncan.

Rationale
The Diocesan and Suffragan Bishops of the Diocese of Dallas showed great courage and integrity by voting in opposition to the unjust and non-canonical action against a faithful bishop and leader in the American Church. At its meeting in September, 2008, the House of Bishops ignored and violated the canons of The Episcopal Church in the proceedings which resulted in the contestable deposition of Bishop Robert Duncan, a man who in word and action has been faithful to his Lord, his diocese, and to its diocesan convention, properly convened.

Sponsors
The Rev’d Canon H.W. Herrmann, SSC, Saint David of Wales, Denton; The Rev’d Craig Reed, SSC, Saint Andrew’s, Farmers Branch; The Rev’d Mark Wright, St. Nicholas’, Flower Mound; The Rev’d Canon Edward Monk, SSC, Saint John’s, Corsicana; The Rev’d Robert McBride; The Rev’d William Lovell, Trinity, Dallas; Mr. Steve Wilensky, St. John’s, Dallas; Dana Pope; St. Nicholas’, Flower Mound; Cliff Isaacs, Holy Trinity, Garland