| Resolution Number: | 1985-B040 |
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| Title: | Call for Rejection of Increased Military Aid to the Philippines |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Substituted |
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Resolved, That we call upon the President and Congress to reject any proposed legislation intended to increase military aid to the Philippines; and be it further
Resolved, That as members of the Episcopal Church we support our sisters and brothers in the Philippines and assure them of our love and prayers.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 593. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B040)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the United States Government radically reduce military aid to the Philippines and enthusiastically support our Filipino brothers and sisters in their struggle for self-determination and a just society.
Proposed Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That we call upon the President and Congress to reject any proposed legislation intended to increase military aid to the Philippines; and be it further
Resolved, That as members of the Episcopal Church we support our sisters and brothers in the Philippines and assure them of our love and prayers.
Seconded by the Bishop of Utah.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #155)
House of Deputies
The Committee on National and International Affairs [sic] presented its Report #46 on B040 Substitute (Reduce Military Aid) and moved concurrence with HB Message #155.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #237)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 14.
| Abstract: | The 68th General Convention calls upon the US government to reject military aid to the Philippines. |
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