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Resolution Number: 1997-A048
Title: Reaffirm Commitment to a Christian Response to HIV/AIDS
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the Episcopal Church reaffirm its continued commitment to a Christian response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic in our nation and world as set forth in "The Council Call: A Commitment on HIV/AIDS by People of Faith," endorsed in Resolution 1994-B028 of the 71st General Convention; and be it further

Resolved, That during the 1998-2000 triennium our Church and its members will with special intention preach, pray for, and pursue Justice, Care for Bodies and Souls, Prevention Education, Sound Public Policy, Fairness in the Church Workplace, and collaboration in our individual and corporate responses to HIV/AIDS.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 152-153.