| Resolution Number: | 1985-D064 |
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| Title: | Urge Redress for Those Affected by Wartime Relocation and Internment |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 68th General Convention endorse the findings and recommendations of the US Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, and urge the Congress to express the apology of the nation to the affected persons and support the principle of monetary redress as contained in HR 442 and S1053 in order to rectify the honor and integrity of this nation.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 137. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D064)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 68th General Convention endorse the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, and urge the Congress to enact HR 442 and S1053 in order to rectify the honor and integrity of this nation.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 68th General Convention endorse the findings and recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians, and urge the Congress to enact express the apology of the nation to the affected persons and support the principle of monetary redress as contained in HR 422 and S1053 in order to rectify the honor and integrity of this nation.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #35)
House of Bishops
The following message was received from the House of Deputies:
HD Message #35: D064 Amended (Endorse Findings on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians).
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #51)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 9.
| Abstract: | The 68th General Convention endorses the recommendations of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians and urges Congress to express the apology of the nation to those affected and to support monetary redress. |
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