| Resolution Number: | 1997-A059 |
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| Title: | Authorize a Theological Guide on the Church's Response to Health Care |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
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Resolved, That the 72nd General Convention of the Episcopal Church authorize the Standing Commission on Health, or other agency of the Executive Council, to produce a theological introduction and study guide on the changing role of the church in the new health care environment, prepared for congregations and those with questions and concerns in this area; and to seek the services of a consultant/educator for this project.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 608. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Health |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Education |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A059)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 72nd General Convention of the Episcopal Church authorize the Standing Commission on Health to produce a theological introduction and study guide on the changing role of the church in the new health care environment, which could be made available to all congregations; and to seek the services of a consultant/educator for this project.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
In line 2, after "Health" add", or other agency of the Executive Council,".
In line 4, delete "which could be made available to all congregations;" and add "prepared for congregations and those with questions and concerns in this area;".
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #70)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Education presented its Report #4 on HB Message #70 on Resolution A059a (Standing Commission on Health Study Guide), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #149)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 21.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Health, Reports to the 72nd General Convention, 1997, pp. 203-208. |
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| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention authorizes use of a consultant to produce a theology and study guide on the changing role of the Church in the new health care environment. |