| Resolution Number: | 1991-B042 |
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| Title: | Express the Mind of the House Bishops Supporting Handgun Controls |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Adopted |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting in the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, reaffirm its support for sound handgun control legislation, a position first taken in 1976; and be it further
Resolved, That this House of Bishops endorse the so-called Brady Bill now before the Congress of the United States as a first step toward effective handgun control. It is sensible legislation which requires waiting periods and background checks on those persons who wish to purchase handguns; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, appropriate members of Congress and other appropriate government entities.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 380. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Suffragan Bishop of Armed Forces |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B042)
Resolved, That the House of Bishops, meeting in the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church, reaffirm its support for sound handgun control legislation, a position first taken in 1976; and be it further
Resolved, That this House of Bishops endorse the so-called Brady Bill now before the Congress of the United States as a first step toward effective handgun control. It is sensible legislation which requires waiting periods and background checks on those persons who wish to purchase handguns; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be sent to the President of the United States, appropriate members of Congress and other appropriate government entities.
The Suffragan Bishop for the Armed Forces introduced a new resolution.
Motion carried by two-thirds majority
The Suffragan Bishop for the Armed Forces moved Resolution B042 as a "Mind of the House" resolution.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
Resolution Adopted by One House, July 20.
| Abstract: | The House of Bishops reaffirms its support for handgun control and endorses the Brady Bill legislation now before Congress. |
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