| Resolution Number: | 1988-D126 |
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| Title: | Request a Statement of Policy and a Plan for Environmental Stewardship |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention request the Executive Council to give high priority during the next triennium to develop a comprehensive statement of policy and a plan of action regarding stewardship of the global environment; and be it further
Resolved, That this policy and plan pay particular attention to the potential massive environmental problems of ozone depletion and the global warming trend; and be it further
Resolved, That said policy statement and action plan be presented to the 70th General Convention for approval.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 220. |
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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:
(D126)
Whereas, The General Convention has previously recognized that "all people are called to be stewards of the love of our Lord Jesus Christ" and has repeatedly encouraged "thoughtful use of our natural resources"; therefore be it
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 69th General Convention direct the Executive Council to give high priority during the next triennium to develop a comprehensive statement of policy and a plan of action regarding stewardship of the environment; and be it further
Resolved, That said policy statement and action plan be presented to the 70th General Convention for approval.
Proposed Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 69th General Convention direct request the Executive Council to give high priority during the next triennium to develop a comprehensive statement of policy and a plan of action regarding stewardship of the global environment; and be it further
Resolved, That this policy and plan pay particular attention to the potential massive environmental problems of ozone depletion and the global warming trend; and be it further
Resolved, That said policy statement and action plan be presented to the 70th General Convention for approval.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #128)
House of Bishops
The Committee on National and International Affairs [sic] presented its Report #10 on House of Deputies Message #128 on D126a (Environment Statement) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #234)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 8.
| Abstract: | The 69th General Convention requests a plan of action regarding stewardship of the global environment and the potential problems of ozone depletion and global warming. |
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