C048 Inclusion of a Hymn in Honor of Artemisia Bowden
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring,
That the 79th General Convention consider inclusion of a hymn in honor of Artemisia Bowden to be used in the hymnody of The Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the hymn "Artemisia, Child of God", lyrics by The Rev. Antonio A. Regist and music by George Martinez and Eric J. Schmidt be given consideration as this hymn.
Explanation
The Diocese of West Texas affirmed that it is most appropriate that a hymn honoring Dr. Bowden be developed by the students and faculty of St. Philip's College and that a draft of this hymn be submitted to the appropriate legislative body of the Episcopal Church. The draft is attached and will be provided to the legislative committee.