Resolution Number: 1985-B005
Title: On the Topic of the Constitutional Preamble Regarding the Name of the Church
Legislative Action Taken: Rejected
Final Text:

Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of the resolution.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 138.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Constitution

House of Bishops

Original Text of Resolution:

(B005)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the Preamble of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church be amended as follows:

The Protestant Episcopal Church in The United States of America other wise known as The Episcopal Church (which name is hereby recognized as also designating the Church), is a. . .

Seconded by the Bishop of Albany.

Motion defeated

Resolution rejected

Resolution Rejected.

Abstract:   The 68th General Convention rejects the resolution amending the Constitution Preamble regarding the name of the Church.