Resolution Number: | 1982-D015 |
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Title: | Develop a Church-wide Policy of Education and Response to Alcoholism |
Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That this, the 67th General Convention, direct the Standing Commission on Human Affairs and Health to develop a Churchwide policy of education and response to those suffering from the devastating disease of alcoholism; and be it further
Resolved, That churches and agencies concerned with this problem be urged to forward any applicable material to the Standing Commission on Human Affairs and Health for their use; and be it further
Resolved, That the Standing Commission on Human Affairs and Health report its findings and recommendations to the Church at large (Bishops, Standing Commission, committees of the national Church and diocesan Commissions on Alcoholism) for study, and also report to the next General Convention.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-139. |
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Legislative History
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Originating House: | House of Deputies |
Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D015) Not Currently Available
The Committee recommended that the resolution be adopted as amended by the Committee.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #114)
House of Bishops
On the ninth day, the Secretary read:
HD Message #114 --D-15A; Alcoholism.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #207)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.
Abstract: | The 67th General Convention calls for a Church-wide policy of education and response to alcoholism. |
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