| Resolution Number: | 1994-C023 |
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| Title: | Call for an International Ban on Antipersonnel Mines |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That this 71st General Convention of the Episcopal Church join in the international call for:
An international ban on the use, production, stockpiling, and sale, transfer, or export of antipersonnel mines; the establishment of an international fund, administered by the United Nations, to promote and finance land mine awareness, clearance, and eradication programs worldwide; and countries responsible for the production and dissemination of antipersonnel mines to contribute to the international fund; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on the President of the United States to join the call for such a ban; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Officer of the Convention send copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the Land Mines Campaign of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 1994 (New York: General Convention, 1995), p. 256. |
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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:
(C023)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 71st General Convention of the Episcopal Church join in the international call for:
An international ban on the use, production, stockpiling, and sale, transfer, or export of antipersonnel mines; The establishment of an international fund, administered by the United Nations, to promote and finance land mine awareness, clearance, and eradication programs worldwide; and Countries responsible for the production and dissemination of antipersonnel mines to contribute to the international fund; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon the United States to ratify the l980 United Nations Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Mines, Booby Traps and Other Devices; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on the President of the United States to join the call for such a ban and to state that he will do all in his power to ensure that the United States will comply with said ban; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Officer of the Convention send copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the Land Mines Campaign of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation, and the U.S. Senators from Massachusetts; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention strongly urge all dioceses, parishes, missions and their members to study and actively join this call for a ban on land mines.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 71st General Convention of the Episcopal Church join in the international call for:
An international ban on the use, production, stockpiling, and sale, transfer, or export of antipersonnel mines; the establishment of an international fund, administered by the United Nations, to promote and finance land mine awareness, clearance, and eradication programs worldwide; and countries responsible for the production and dissemination of antipersonnel mines to contribute to the international fund; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon the United States to ratify the l980 United Nations Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Mines, Booby Traps and Other Devices; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention call on the President of the United States to join the call for such a ban and to state that he will do all in his power to ensure that the United States will comply with said ban; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Officer of the Convention send copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States, the Secretary of State, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, and the Land Mines Campaign of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation . , and the U.S. Senators from Massachusetts; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention strongly urge all dioceses, parishes, missions and their members to study and actively join this call for a ban on land mines.
Debate followed.
The question was called to terminate debate on C023.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on C023.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #103)
House of Bishops
The Committee on National and International Problems presented its Report #18 on House of Deputies Message #103 on Resolution C023a (Call for a Ban on Antipersonnel Landmines) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #159)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, August 31.
| Abstract: | The 71st General Convention calls for a ban on anti-personnel and land mines and for a fund to promote awareness of land mines. |
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