Full Legislative History
Resolution Number: 2009-A043
Title: Support Efforts on Behalf of Victims and Eliminate Criminal Gangs
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred as Amended
Final Text:

Resolved, That the 76th General Convention of The Episcopal Church urge the dioceses of The Episcopal Church to stand in solidarity with and support of those dioceses in the Anglican Communion struggling with the ravages of gang activities, particularly in helping those dioceses provide more youth ministries and education; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention urge the United States Government and the United Nations to extend international refugee conventions and national immigration norms to provide relief to victims of criminal gangs; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention support the Presiding Bishop and the Office of Government Relations in their work with the U.S. government and other governments to increase their focus on and commitment to eliminate the scourge of gangs, both local and international.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 178.