| Resolution Number: | 1982-D051 |
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| 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. |
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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
Original Text of Resolution:
(D051) 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 #101)
House of Bishops
On the eighth day, the Secretary read:
HD Message #101 --D-51A, Amerasian Children in USA.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #179)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 12.
| Abstract: | 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. |
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