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15/12/2016
New Grand Secretary Of Orange Order Elected
A new Grand Secretary of the Orange Order has been elected.
Rev Mervyn Gibson was appointed following a meeting of the Loyal Order's ruling body.
The Belfast Orangeman and Presbyterian Minister succeeds Drew Nelson who passed away earlier this year.
Rev Gibson, 58, will work alongside Grand Master Edward Stevenson and Deputy Grand Master Harold Henning at the head of the Institution, who were also both re-elected at a Grand Lodge meeting in Eglinton.
Rev Gibson said: "I am extremely honoured to be elected the Grand Secretary by my fellow brethren at Grand Lodge, but humbled to be following in the footsteps of those who have served in the post previously.
"Words are inadequate to describe the dedication and commitment of my predecessor the late Drew Nelson. His legacy and influence will live long within our ranks.
"I think of two family friends John McCrea and the late Walter Williams who also previously held the post, serving the Institution faithfully. I am looking forward to following in their footsteps and serving the Orange Institution as they did."
(CD)
Rev Mervyn Gibson was appointed following a meeting of the Loyal Order's ruling body.
The Belfast Orangeman and Presbyterian Minister succeeds Drew Nelson who passed away earlier this year.
Rev Gibson, 58, will work alongside Grand Master Edward Stevenson and Deputy Grand Master Harold Henning at the head of the Institution, who were also both re-elected at a Grand Lodge meeting in Eglinton.
Rev Gibson said: "I am extremely honoured to be elected the Grand Secretary by my fellow brethren at Grand Lodge, but humbled to be following in the footsteps of those who have served in the post previously.
"Words are inadequate to describe the dedication and commitment of my predecessor the late Drew Nelson. His legacy and influence will live long within our ranks.
"I think of two family friends John McCrea and the late Walter Williams who also previously held the post, serving the Institution faithfully. I am looking forward to following in their footsteps and serving the Orange Institution as they did."
(CD)
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