The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D135)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church express its condemnation of the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, and recognize the destruction wrought by that invasion, especially the death of many human beings; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention offer thanksgiving for the departure of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, for the resolution of conflict after hostilities were engaged in January 1991, and for the leadership given during the crisis by the President of the United States and his diplomatic and military advisors; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention express its appreciation to the President of the United States for his leadership, his consideration and application of moral criteria in the Christian tradition in his decision-making, his commitment to prayer and his sensitivity to the needs of military personnel, their families and the victims of warfare; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention commend efforts undertaken by Episcopalians and their relief agencies to relieve the suffering of refugees, the wounded and those suffering loss of property, and those suffering from the death of others; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention encourage further contributions to relief of suffering and the rebuilding of the societies damaged by the war; and be it further

Resolved, That copies of this resolution be forwarded directly by the Secretary of the Convention to the President of the United States.

Proposed Committee Amendment:

Amend the second, third, and fourth resolveds to read as follows:

Resolved, That the Convention offer thanksgiving for the departure of Iraqi forces from Kuwait, for the resolution of conflict after hostilities were engaged in January 1991, and for the leadership given and performance during the crisis by the President of the United States and his diplomatic and United States military advisors; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention offers its concern for the people of Iraq who were also victims of this conflict and have suffered loss of lives, homes and livelihood; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention express its appreciation to the President of the United States for his leadership, his consideration and application of moral criteria in the Christian tradition in his decision-making, his commitment to prayer and his sensitivity to the needs of military personnel, their families and the victims of warfare; and be it further

Deputy Schoen of Minnesota moved to re-commit D135 until the House had considered D147.

Motion to re-commit defeated

Deputy Fitzhugh of Texas moved an amendment to D135.

Proposed Amendment:

Restore the original second resolve clause.

Motion defeated

Fitzhugh amendment defeated

Deputy Harris of Rhode Island moved an amendment to D135.

Proposed Amendment:

Delete resolved clauses 2 and 4 in the original text.

The question was called.

Motion carried

Debate terminated

A vote was taken on the Harris amendment to D135.

Motion defeated

Harris amendment defeated

A vote was taken on D135 as amended.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #130)