9. Appointment of Continental Counsellor

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**Appointment of Continental Counsellor **

28 August 2001

To all National Spiritual Assemblies

Dear Bahá’í Friends,

9.1 For compelling personal reasons, Mr. Patrick O’Mara has asked to be relieved of his responsibilities as a member of the Continental Board of Counsellors in Europe, and we have, with much regret, assented to his request. Mr. O’Mara has earned our deep gratitude for the outstanding contributions he has made to the work of the Faith as a Counsellor, and we pray that he will continue to be guided and strengthened in his future services to the Cause.

9.2 To fill the vacancy thus caused, we announce the appointment of Mr. Emilio Egea of Spain to the membership of the Continental Board of Counsellors in Europe for the remainder of the \

present term. We have called upon Counsellor Paul Öjermark to take up the duties of Trustee of the Continental Fund for Europe, replacing Mr. O’Mara in that function.

With loving Bahá’í greetings,

The Universal House of Justice