B020 HD Committee #24 Report #04
House of Deputies Committee 24 - Privilege & Courtesy/HoD presents its Report #04 on Resolution B020 (Honoring the Church Pension Fund) and moves:
Adopt - HD Only
Resolved, That on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of the Church Pension Fund, this 79th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Austin, Texas, sends its greetings, offers its thanksgivings and continues in its prayers for this great ministry. Through this first century of its life, the Church Pension Fund has faithfully fulfilled the mission entrusted to it: caring for the retired clergy and lay employees of this Church and for their well-being; providing opportunities for personal development and wellness among active employees; and its affiliated companies provide life insurance and medical benefits for laity and clergy, as well as property and casualty insurance for our parishes, dioceses and other institutions; and publishing books to enrich the ministries of those who serve this Church and beyond; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention gives thanks for the capable leadership, responsible investment and careful stewardship of the financial resources committed to its care from the abundance of dedicated leadership and resources with which God continues bless this Church.
To the Executive leadership, Board of Trustees and employees of the Church Pension Fund, this Convention extends its thanks and prayers for Godspeed in the coming century. “Well done, good and faithful servant!” (Matthew 25:23)