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Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract
1979-B031	Petition Congress on the Issue of Educating Deaf Children		Concurred As Amended	The 66th General Convention petitions the United States Congress to encourage more flexibility in the educational placement of deaf children by the intermediate units of the educational system of the various states.
1979-B098	Promote the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of the Child		Concurred As Amended	The 66th General Convention affirms and adopts the U.N. Declaration of the Rights of the Child.
1982-D051	Urge Immigration and Church Sponsorship of Amerasian Children		Concurred As Amended	The 67th General Convention urges that immigration laws be changed to allow Amerasian children into the US. It encourages dioceses, congregations and families to provide for them and urges the Presiding Bishop to encourage sponsorship.
1982-D071	Urge Members to Teach Children an Ethos That Counteracts Pornography		Concurred As Amended	The 67th General Convention reaffirms human sexuality as a gift of God and urges an ethos which counteracts pornography.
1985-B014	Direct Bishops to Establish Workshops for Clergy on Child Abuse		Concurred As Amended	The 68th General Convention requests that dioceses conduct workshops to help clergy recognize child abuse.
1985-B033	Grant Seat and Voice to the Rt. Rev. George W. Barrett		Adopted	The House of Bishops of the 68th General Convention grants seat and voice to the Right Reverend George W. Barrett.
1985-B039	Express Mind of the House on Legislation for Early Childhood Programs		Adopted	The House of Bishops of the 68th General Convention urges Congress to reauthorize the Economic Opportunity Act or a similar policy.

1985-D033	Work for Increases in Federal Aid to Poor Women and Children		Concurred As Substituted	The 68th General Convention asks Church bodies to work to increase federal programs to aid women and children.
1988-A101	Commend the Document Children and Communion for Study		Concurred As Amended	The 69th General Convention commends for study the document of the International Consultation of Anglican Liturgists entitled, Children and Communion.
1988-B012	Express the Mind of the House of Bishops on Infant Communion		Adopted	The House of Bishops of the 69th General Convention states guidelines for reception of Communion by young children and by infants at the time of their baptism.
1988-D163	Request Resources and Advocacy on Behalf of Children		Concurred As Submitted	The 69th General Convention directs the Children's Advocacy Committee to provide resources for responding to the needs of children and develop advocacy on behalf of children.
1991-A125	Renew Commitment and Ministry to Children		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention calls upon the Church to renew its commitment to God's gift of children.
1991-C027	Support Funding for the Federal WIC Program		Concurred As Submitted	The 70th General Convention supports increased funding for the Federal Women's, Infants' and Children's (WIC) program.
1991-D067	Recognize and Report on the Pauperization of Women and Children		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention recognizes the seriousness of the pauperization of women and children. It calls on the Church to provide opportunities for and assistance to those in poverty. It requests a report documenting the pauperization crisis.
1991-D096	Include Women and Children in HIV/AIDS Funding		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention calls upon Congress to include issues of women and children in AIDS/HIV research and treatment. It asks that health agencies define the eligibility requirements for treatment of HIV/AIDS in women and children.

1991-D105	Educate Children for Protection Against Sexual Abuse		Concurred As Amended	The 70th General Convention recommends that all dioceses, congregations and church schools provide educational programs for children and youth for protection against sexual abuse.
1994-A060	On the Topic of the Human Affairs Commission		Rejected	The 71st General Convention rejects the resolution requesting dissemination of the educational resources of the Standing Commission on Human Affairs.
1994-B016	Commemorate St. Francis Academy and Commit to Work for Troubled Families		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention commemorates St. Francis of Assisi Day as St. Francis Academy Day to honor the Academy's history and to commend its ministry. It asks that the Church work to include troubled youth in health care reform programs and commit itself to the needs of troubled youth and families.
1994-B017	Request Dioceses and Parishes to Initiate Ministries for Children at Risk		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention requests that each diocese establish a children's ministry fund to be used for grants-in-aid to address the urgent needs of children through church-related ministries; and that dioceses and congregations engage their time and resources to conduct public hearings, advocate, and pray for children at risk.
1994-B109	Express the Mind of the House of Bishops on Children and Families		Adopted	The House of Bishops asks each bishop to commit to a minimum of two days per month to work on issues affecting children and families in their respective communities.
1994-C024	Call for Ratification of UN Convention on the Rights of the Child		Concurred As Amended	The 71st General Convention calls upon the U.S. Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child which recognizes that children have human rights which extend far beyond basic concepts of protection.
1994-D069	Commend and Encourage Response to the Ugandan Orphan Crisis		Concurred As Submitted	The 71st General Convention commends the Archbishop of Uganda for his compassionate response on behalf of orphans created by civil war and the AIDS epidemic. It encourages Church members to support the work of agencies involved in assisting Uganda.
1997-B005	Adopt Statement "A Children's Charter for the Church"		Concurred as Submitted	The 72nd General Convention adopts "A Children's Charter for the Church" as a vision of children's ministries and requests diocesan study and local support.

1997-D032	Acknowledge the Church's Unique Role in Ministering to Youth		Concurred as Amended	The 72nd General Convention acknowledges the church's special role in ministering to youth, particularly in the areas of faith and morals, and urges parishes to teach and support sexual abstinence before marriage.
2000-A057	Recognize Problem of and Support Efforts to Stop Trafficking of Women, Girls, and Boys		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention recognizes the problem of and supports efforts to stop trafficking of women, girls, and boys.
2000-D004	Express Concern About Availability of Handguns and Assault Weapons		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention expresses concern about the use of handguns and assault weapons by and against children and calls upon Episcopalians to create sanctuaries for children in our communities.
2000-D045	Affirm and Urge Consideration of the Centrality of Children to the Ministry of the Church		Concurred as Amended	The 73rd General Convention affirms the centrality of children to the ministry of the Church and asks dioceses to continue implementation of "A Children's Charter for the Church."
2000-D055	On the Topic of Release Time for Religious Education		Rejected	The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution to publicize information about and promote release time for religious education.
2000-D082	Express Concern over Parental Ability to Care for Newborns		Concurred as Substituted	The 73rd General Convention expresses concern over infanticide and infant neglect and commends the establishment of "safe drop-off zones."
2000-D084	On the Topic of Sexual Exploitation of Children		Rejected	The 73rd General Convention rejects a resolution concerning the sexual exploitation of children.
2003-A025	Recommend Funding for Resource Materials on Trafficking in Women and Children		Concurred as Substituted	The 74th General Convention recommends that Executive Council provide funding for resource materials on trafficking in women and children for use by dioceses and congregations.

2003-A028	Encourage Support for Women and Children in War-Torn Areas		Concurred as Substituted and Amended	The 74th General Convention encourages dioceses to assist all Episcopalians in learning about the plight of and providing support for women and children in war-torn areas.
2003-A077	Develop Strategies for Ministries with Children, Youth, and Young Adults		Concurred as Substituted	The 74th General Convention adopts a vision to develop training strategies which would foster ministries with children, youth, and young adults.
2003-A122	On the Topic of Improving Health Care for Children		Rejected	The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution on improving health care access for children.
2003-B008	Protect Children and Youth from Abuse		Concurred	The 74th General Convention recommits itself to the vision of A Children's Charter for the Church, and directs each diocese to develop and adopt policies for the protection of children and youth from abuse.
2003-D034	Condemn Sex Trafficking		Concurred as Amended	The 74th General Convention condemns domestic and international sex trafficking.
2006-A070	Develop Liturgical Materials on Adoption in Enriching Our Worship Series		Concurred	The 75th General Convention directs the Standing Commission on Liturgy and Music to develop diverse liturgical materials on adoption of children for inclusion in the Enriching Our Worship Series.
2006-B018	Endorse the NCC Policy on the Rights of Children		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention urges the Church to combat social and economic conditions that place children at risk. It endorses an NCC policy statement entitled The Church and Children: Vision and Goals for the 21st Century Policy.
2006-D012	Establish Summer Camp for Children of Persons in Prison		Concurred	The 75th General Convention directs the Criminal Justice Officer to assist the dioceses of the Episcopal Church in establishing summer camps for the children of prisoners, and requests a supporting allocation of $150,000.

2006-D059	Provide Child Care Facilities at General Conventions		Concurred as Amended	The 75th General Convention directs the Joint Standing Committee on Planning and Arrangements to make age appropriate care and educational programs available for children at all General Conventions.
Resolution Number	Title		Legislative Action Taken	Abstract