During their quarterly meeting after the General Conference of Elders in May, the Council of Elders bid their official farewells to outgoing, longtime Council members Bill Eddington and Roy Holladay by presenting each with plaques and gifts in appreciation for their service on the Council. Mr. Eddington had served for six years as a Council member, making the long trip from Australia for each Council meeting, and has been a great help with his expertise on the Roles and Rules Committee. Mr. Holladay had served on the Council for a combined total of 12 years, serving as chairman on various committees and stepping down from the Council in 2002 to serve as UCG president. He expressed his appreciation and pointed out with a smile that this was his third farewell plaque from the Council.

Both men will continue to serve the church in many other capacities.