In a close vote R.E. Lee Memorial Church retains its name

From Virginia-

Monday the church voted 9-6 to remove the name, falling one vote short of the super-majority of 10 it needed to make the change.

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The lay governing body of Lexington, Va.’s historic Episcopal church voted 9-6 to remove the name R.E. Lee from the church’s name, falling one vote short of the super-majority of 10 it needed to make the change.

In concluding an emotional discussion that has animated the congregation for five months, the Vestry voted Monday by secret ballot while 33 parishioners silently observed. The 15-member Vestry had decided earlier that such a momentous decision needed the support of at least two-thirds of the Vestry.

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