| Resolution Number: | 2009-B031 |
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| Title: | Call for Reconciliation in Honduras |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention recognize that the events of June 28, 2009 in Honduras have resulted in a complex and troubling situation for our brothers and sisters there; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call for dialogue between those of differing views, with respect and tolerance for all, and the hope of bringing reconciliation to the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon Costa Rican President Oscar Arias who is seeking to negotiate a solution to the crisis to do so by listening to all sides and working for a resolution based on democratic inclusiveness that is beneficial to all Hondurans; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention request that the Organization of American States reconsider the decision to suspend Honduras from participation in its workings; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon the international lending organizations to continue investments, aid and loans to Honduras, in order to adequately care for the Honduran people; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention ask that the Government of the United States not take actions that will penalize the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon all Episcopalians to pray for the people of Honduras and to continue the important and meaningful diocesan and parish companion relationships with Honduras.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 359-360. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rt. Rev. Lloyd Emmanuel Allen |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Deputies
Deputy Snow of Alaska moved to suspend the Rules to immediately consider Resolution B031 (Hope for Reconciliation in Honduras).
Motion carried
Rules suspended
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #47 on Resolution B031 (Hope for Reconciliation in Honduras) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(B031)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention recognize that the June 28, 2009 coup in Honduras has resulted in a complex and troubling situation for our brothers and sisters there; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call for dialogue between those of differing views, with respect and tolerance for all, and the hope of bringing reconciliation to the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon Costa Rican President Oscar Arias who is seeking to negotiate a solution to the crisis to do so by listening to all sides and working for a resolution that is beneficial to all Hondurans; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention go on record in opposition to the actions of the Organization of American States in suspending Honduras from participation in its workings; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon the World Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to reverse decisions to suspend aid and loans to Honduras, actions which will only be detrimental to the Honduran people; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention ask that the Government of the United States not take actions that will penalize the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon all Episcopalians to pray for the people of Honduras and to continue the important and meaningful diocesan and parish companion relationships with Honduras.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General
Convention recognize that the events of June 28, 2009 coupin Honduras have hasresulted in a complex and
troubling situation for our brothers and sisters there; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call for dialogue between those of differing views, with respect and tolerance for all, and the hope of bringing reconciliation to the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon Costa Rican President Oscar Arias who is seeking to negotiate a solution to the crisis to do so by listening to all sides and working for a resolution based on democratic inclusiveness that is beneficial to all Hondurans; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention request that the Organization of
American States reconsider the decision to suspend Honduras go on
record in opposition to the actions of the Organization of American States in
suspending Hondurasfrom participation in its workings; and be it
further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon the international lending
organizations to continue investments, World Bank and
Inter-American Development Bank to reverse decisions to suspendaid
and loans to Honduras, actionsin order to adequately care
for which will only be detrimental tothe Honduran people;
and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention ask that the Government of the United States not take actions that will penalize the people of Honduras; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention call upon all Episcopalians to pray for the people of Honduras and to continue the important and meaningful diocesan and parish companion relationships with Honduras.
Deputy Holt of Central Florida moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
Reinstate the original resolution. In the first resolve clause, delete the word “coup.”
Deputy Kirk of Delaware moved the previous question on the amendment.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
Deputy Lawton of California moved to amend the resolution.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete the fourth resolve clause.
Deputy Hart of Pennsylvania moved the previous question on the amendment.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
Deputy Moss of Western Massachusetts moved the previous question on the main motion.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution B031 as amended.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #260)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #43 on HD Message #260 on Resolution B031 (Hope for Reconciliation in Honduras) and moved concurrence.
The Bishop of Arizona moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment:
Delete the last five resolve clauses.
The question was called.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on the proposed amendment.
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
A vote was taken on Resolution B031.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #270)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention expresses its concern for events occurring in Honduras on June 28, 2009 and calls for certain responses by the US government, international bodies, and Episcopalians. |
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