Resolution Number: | 1985-B005 |
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Title: | On the Topic of the Constitutional Preamble Regarding the Name of the Church |
Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
Final Text: |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of the resolution.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 138. |
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Legislative History
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Originating House: | House of Bishops |
Originating Committee: | Committee on Constitution |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B005)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the Preamble of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church be amended as follows:
The Protestant Episcopal Church in The United States of America other wise known as The Episcopal Church (which name is hereby recognized as also designating the Church), is a. . .
Seconded by the Bishop of Albany.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
Resolution Rejected.
Abstract: | The 68th General Convention rejects the resolution amending the Constitution Preamble regarding the name of the Church. |
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