| Resolution Number: | 1982-D120 |
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| Title: | Establish a Task Force on Disabled and Handicapped Persons |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 67th General Convention direct the Executive Council to establish a Task Force with at least 51% of the members being disabled/handicapped to deal with accessibility of disabled/handicapped persons into all areas of the life of the Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the word "disabled/handicapped" be added to minority listings printed in the official publications issued by this General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the Joint Commission on Constitution and Canons be asked to review the Canons to insure inclusion of the words "disabled/handicapped persons" within the intent of the Canon and to report its findings to the 68th General Convention.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-142. |
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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:
(D120)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 67th General Convention direct the Executive Council to establish a Task Force with at least 51% of the members being disabled/handicapped to deal with accessibility of disabled/handicapped persons into all areas of the life of the Episcopal Church; and be it further
Resolved, That the word "disabled/handicapped" be added to minority listings printed in the official publications issued by this General Convention; and be it further
Resolved, That the Joint Commission on Constitution and Canons be asked to review the Canons to insure inclusion of the words "disabled/handicapped persons" within the intent of the Canon and to report its findings to the 68th General Convention.
The Committee moved adoption of the resolution, as amended by the Committee.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #151)
House of Bishops
House of Bishops
On the ninth day, the Secretary read:
HD Message #151 --D-120A, Handicapped Persons.
The House failed to concur
On the ninth day, the Bishop of Pittsburgh moved the reconsideration of D-120A, HD Message #151.
Seconded by the Bishop of Central Florida.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to House of Deputies in HB Message #245)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.
| Abstract: | The 67th General Convention directs the Executive Council to establish a Task Force to deal with accessibility of disabled/handicapped persons. |
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