The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D001)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention direct that all buildings, property, and physical plants under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church (including parish halls, office space, diocesan offices, conference centers, seminaries, schools, etc.) be declared "Tobacco-free Zones" and be maintained and respected as such.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 73rd General Convention direct recognizing the devastating effect of both the use of tobacco products and of secondary smoke, strongly urge that all buildings, property and physical plants interior public spaces under the jurisdiction of the Episcopal Church (including parish halls, office space, diocesan offices, camps and conference centers, seminaries, schools, etc.) be declared "Tobacco-free Zones" and be maintained and respected as such.; and be it further

Resolved, That we recognize that for pastoral and practical reasons, some outdoor or enclosed "Designated Smoking Areas" may need to be created in keeping with local customs and perceived needs.

Deputy Bollinger of Central New York moved to amend the resolution.

Proposed Amendment:

Delete the words "or enclosed."

Debate followed on the Bollinger amendment.

The question was called.

A vote was taken to terminate debate.

Motion carried

Debate terminated

A vote was taken on the amendment.

Motion defeated

Amendment defeated

A vote was taken on Resolution D001.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #21)