| Resolution Number: | 1976-D052 |
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| Title: | Commend Efforts to Control Nuclear Weapons |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
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Resolved, That the General Convention of 1976 commend the efforts made at the SALT talks to limit the number of nuclear weapons and delivery systems in the arsenals of the major powers; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention support the efforts by the government of the U.S. and other governments to check the proliferation of nuclear arms;
and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention express its hope for a time when we may end our dependence on the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrent to war and may use nuclear power exclusively for peaceful purposes.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis 1976 (New York: General Convention, 1977), p. C-119. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Deputies
On the Seventh Day, Deputy Lloyd (Central Pennsylvania), presented Report #12 for the Committee on National and International Problems and moved the adoption of the following resolution on Nuclear Arms Limitation, Resolution D-52:
Whereas, today all mankind lies under the threat of nuclear destruction; and,
Whereas, the devastation possible through even limited use of nuclear weapons is incalculable; and
Whereas, the U.S. having led in the development of nuclear power should also lead in its effective utilization and control; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, the General Convention of 1976 commend the efforts made at the SALT talks to limit the number of nuclear weapons and delivery systems in the arsenals of the major powers; and be it further
Resolved, that the General Convention support the efforts by the government of the U.S. and other governments to check the proliferation of nuclear arms; and be it further
Resolved, that the General Convention express its hope for a time when we may end our dependence on the use of nuclear weapons as a deterrent to war and may use nuclear power exclusively for peaceful purposes.
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #53)
House of Bishops
On the Eighth Day, the Secretary read Message #53 from the House of Deputies on Resolution D-52, Nuclear Arms Limitation.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in Message #125)
| Abstract: | The 65th General Convention supports the SALT talks and efforts by governments to check the proliferation of nuclear arms. |
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