| Resolution Number: | 1997-D040 |
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| Title: | Support the National Commission to Combat Racism |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church of the USA, in its 72nd General Convention meeting in Philadelphia in July, 1997, express its appreciation and support of President Clinton's decision to appoint a national commission to combat the sin and evil of racism; and be it further
Resolved, That we offer our aid, counsel, support and cooperation in this vital endeavor to combat racism; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage everyone to join us in this vital task.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, 1997 (New York: General Convention, 1998), p. 809. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Mr. Gary W. Thompson |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(D040)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the Episcopal Church of the USA in its 72nd General Convention meeting in Philadelphia in July, 1997, express its appreciation and support of President Clinton's decision to appoint a national commission to combat the sin and evil of racism; and be it further
Resolved, That we offer our aid, counsel, support and cooperation in this vital endeavor to combat racism; and be it further
Resolved, That we encourage everyone to join us in this vital task.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #321)
House of Deputies
The Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #18 on HD Message #321 on Resolution D040 (Support National Commission to Combat Racism), moved the resolution, and recommended concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #353)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 25.
| Abstract: | The 72nd General Convention supports the national commission to combat racism and encourages participation in this task. |
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