| Resolution Number: | 1991-D142 |
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| Title: | Give Priority to the Repatriation and Resettlement of Liberians |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church instruct the Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief to give high priority to the repatriation of Liberians to their homeland and to resettlement programs for those unable to return home; and be it further
Resolved, That the dioceses and congregations of this Church offer sponsorship opportunities for Liberians in need of resettlement; and be it further
Resolved, That the dioceses, congregations and people of this Church be encouraged to be constant in prayer and generous in offering financial support through the PBFWR for the Episcopal Church of Liberia as it faces the pastoral challenges of reconciliation and healing, and the physical rehabilitation and reconstruction of church buildings, Cuttington University College and other educational and social institutions; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention affirm its support of the Liberian Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Act (S.413) proposed by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Congressman Mervin Dymally, and urge the Bush Administration to enlist the support of the international community to assist in the reconstruction of Liberia; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention appeal to the U.S. Secretary of State and to the Commissioner of Immigration to instruct U.S. Consular and Immigration Officers to be compassionate in the interpretation of visa regulations and in their treatment of Liberians desiring to travel to the U.S. either for urgent family reasons (marriages, terminal illness, death) or to continue their education, and who have every intention to return home; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this Resolution be sent to the Bishop of Liberia, the U.S. Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Immigration, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Congressman Mervin Dymally, and the Anglican Observer to the United Nations.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 808. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on World Mission |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D142)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church instruct the Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Presiding Bishop's Fund for World Relief to give high priority to the repatriation of Liberians to their homeland and to resettlement programs for those unable to return home; and be it further
Resolved, That the dioceses and congregations of this Church offer sponsorship opportunities for Liberians in need of resettlement; and be it further
Resolved, That the dioceses, congregations and people of this Church be encouraged to be constant in prayer and generous in offering financial support through the PBFWR for the Episcopal Church of Liberia as it faces the pastoral challenges of reconciliation and healing, and the physical rehabilitation and reconstruction of church buildings, Cuttington University College and other educational and social institutions; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention affirm its support of the Liberian Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Act (S.413) proposed by Senator Edward M. Kennedy and Congressman Mervin Dymally, and urge the Bush Administration to enlist the support of the international community to assist in the reconstruction of Liberia; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention appeal to the U.S. Secretary of State and to the Commissioner of Immigration to instruct U.S. Consular and Immigration Officers to be compassionate in the interpretation of visa regulations and in their treatment of Liberians desiring to travel to the U.S. either for urgent family reasons (marriages, terminal illness, death) or to continue their education, and who have every intention to return home; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to the Bishop of Liberia, the U.S. Secretary of State, the Commissioner of Immigration, Senator Edward M. Kennedy, Congressman Mervin Dymally, and the Anglican Observer to the United Nations.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #155)
House of Deputies
The Committee on World Mission presented its Report #19 on House of Bishops Message #155 on Resolution D142 (Repatriation and Resettlement of Liberians) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #347)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 20.
| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention gives priority to repatriation and resettlement programs for Liberians. It supports Church and governmental relief and reconstruction efforts, and appeals for compassion for those Liberians desiring to travel to the United States. |
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