Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting at this 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church, gathered in Louisville, Kentucky, expresses our gratitude to the government and people of the City of Louisville and to the Honorable Craig Greenberg, Mayor, for their gracious hospitality and welcome; 

and further extends our appreciation to the owners and staff of the local businesses that have provided hospitality to those in attendance at this convention, especially to the many staff members of the Louisville Convention Center and our hotels who have kept our facilities for meeting, working, and living clean, comfortable, and safe for us.