The 213th Annual Council - Diocese of Virginia

Proceedings
The president recognized the Rev. Ben Campbell, Richmond Hill, who noted that we
ought to be asking the eight original tribes of Virginia for permission to be here. He noted
that Chief Ken Adams honored Council with his presence, and said that this resolution
had nothing to do with gambling, but with proper honor for Native Americans.
There was no further discussion. The president called for the vote. The motion was
carried and R-5a was adopted with recommended additions.
Mr. Hobson introduced R-6 regarding payday lending and moved for its adoption
as submitted.
The president called for discussion.
The president recognized the Rev. Tom Holliday, retired, who noted that he wasn’t aware
that payday lenders had been granted exception to the state’s usury laws. He stated that
he was angry, and noted that members of Council do not usually leave with any anger
unless it is over a matter of sexuality.
The president recognized Mr. Hobson, who noted that the resolution existed because
some people were angry.
There was no further discussion. The president called for the vote. The motion was
carried and R-6 was adopted as recommended.
Mr. Hobson introduced R-7 regarding Sudan leadership and support and moved for its
adoption as submitted.
The president called for discussion.
The president recognized the Rev. Lauren Stanley, missionary in Sudan, who noted that
she was speaking on behalf of Russ Randle. She said that the Sudanese Church was
vowing to walk with the Episcopal Church during its troubles because we walked with
them during their war, and noted that to hear that the Diocese of Virginia is partnering
with them and supporting them would give the Sudanese strength.
There was no further discussion. The president called for the vote. The motion was
carried, and R-7 was adopted as recommended.
Mr. Hobson introduced R-8a regarding Sudan divestment, and moved for its adoption
with additions.
The president called for discussion.
The president recognized the Rev. Lauren Stanley, missionary to Sudan, who thanked
the Diocese for support on behalf of Sudan, and asked Council to “put your money where
your mouth is.”
The president recognized the Rev. Ed Miller, St. John’s, McLean, who offered particular
resources for the purpose of supporting the resolution on the Episcopal Church Web site.
The president recognized Mr. Ed Rhodes, All Saints’, Richmond, who stated that the
Senate bill had cleared the Senate and was now in the House of Delegates.
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