The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 2012-A162 |
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| Title: | Reaffirm the Goal of an Archives Center for The Episcopal Church |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 77th General Convention commend the work of the Episcopal Archives Strategy Committee for their considerable efforts to establish a solid plan for a sustainable building project on land purchased in Austin, Texas for a new Archives and Mission Research Center; and be it further
Resolved, That General Convention reaffirm Resolution 2006-A143 as the basis for the work that remains to successfully construct an historical records repository as a visible public presence for The Episcopal Church, and does hereby:
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, with aid of individuals and
advisory bodies of its prudent selection and with the advice and consent of the
Executive Council, to investigate, evaluate and adopt a plan, and to relocate
the Archives of The Episcopal Church to a site within the United States
appropriate to and which will be adequate for the present and future needs of
the Archives of this Church, as contemplated by Canon I.5. to be completed as
soon as adequate funding resources can be identified and secured;
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, with the advice and consent of
the Executive Council, to raise funds for planning, construction, relocation
and endowment of an archives facility for The Episcopal Church, to utilize
funding made available to the Strategy Committee, and to draw upon the services
of the appropriate development office to commence a fund-raising case and
campaign; and
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, upon the advice and consent of Executive Council, to incorporate in an appropriate state under the applicable not-for-profit corporation law and to seek 501(c)(3) recognition under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; provided, however, that the Articles of Incorporation shall include a dissolution provision conforming with appropriate state laws and the Internal Revenue Code that upon dissolution, extinction or the winding up of its affairs, all assets and property of said corporation would be assigned, transferred and paid over to or for the benefit of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, 2012 (New York: General Convention, 2012), pp. 147-148. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Board of The Archives of the Episcopal Church |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Structure |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Structure presented its Report #9 on Resolution A162 (Reaffirm the Goal of an Archives Center) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution
(A162)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 77th General Convention commend the work of the Episcopal Archives Strategy Committee for their considerable efforts to establish a solid plan for a sustainable building project on land purchased in Austin, Texas for a new Archives and Mission Research Center; and be it further
Resolved, That General Convention reaffirm Resolution 2006-A143 as the basis for the work that remains to successfully construct an historical records repository as a visible public presence for The Episcopal Church, and does hereby:
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, with aid of individuals and advisory
bodies of its prudent selection and with the advice and consent of the
Executive Council, to investigate, evaluate and adopt a plan, and to relocate
the Archives of The Episcopal Church to a site within the United States
appropriate to and which will be adequate for the present and future needs of
the Archives of this Church, as contemplated by Canon I.5. to be completed as
soon as adequate funding resources can be identified and secured;
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, with the advice and consent of the
Executive Council, to raise funds for planning, construction, relocation and
endowment of an archives facility for The Episcopal Church, to utilize funding
made available to the Strategy Committee, and to draw upon the services of the
appropriate development office to commence a fund-raising case and campaign;
and
- Authorize the Board of the Archives, upon the advice and consent of Executive Council, to incorporate in an appropriate state under the applicable not-for-profit corporation law and to seek 501(c)(3) recognition under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; provided, however, that the Articles of Incorporation shall include a dissolution provision conforming with appropriate state laws and the Internal Revenue Code that upon dissolution, extinction or the winding up of its affairs, all assets and property of said corporation would be assigned, transferred and paid over to or for the benefit of the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society.
Deputy King of Western New York moved the previous question.
Motion carried
Debate terminated
A vote was taken on Resolution A162.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #42)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Structure presented its Report #1 on HD Message #42 on Resolution A162 (Reaffirm the Goal of an Archives Center) and moved concurrence.
The Bishop of Oklahoma moved an amendment.
Proposed Amendment
In first resolve, add “or other land that may be more suitable.”
Motion defeated
Amendment defeated
A vote was taken on Resolution A162.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message # 93)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 7.
| Abstract: | The 77th General Convention commends the recent planning efforts and re-affirms authorization to raise funds and construct a new Archives and Mission Research Center under the oversight of the Board of Archives and Executive Council. |
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