Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 1982-D051
Title: Urge Immigration and Church Sponsorship of Amerasian Children
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention urge that the present immigration laws be amended to allow Amerasian children fathered by American servicemen to come to the United States, and encourage the Dioceses, congregations, and families of the Church to provide for them, and make them welcome; and be it further

Resolved, That we urge the Presiding Bishop to initiate practical steps to encourage the transporting and sponsoring of these children and young adults coming to our country, as we recall that He taught us, "as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me (Matthew 25:40)."

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-136.