Resolved, That
the Executive Council, meeting in Chicago, IL, November 12-15, 2006, calls for
an immediate end to all portions of the United States economic embargo against
the Republic of Cuba, particularly revisions to the embargo implemented by the
U.S. Department of State in 2004; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses
and congregations in the Episcopal Church consider the establishment of
companion relationships with the Episcopal Church of Cuba in order to help
support the IEC spiritually and, where possible, financially; and be it further
Resolved, That, in order
to promote the exchange of religious and political ideals, all members of the
Episcopal Church are encouraged to travel to Cuba subject to the availability
of licenses from the U.S. government where applicable; and receive delegations
from the Episcopal Church of Cuba subject to approval by the U.S. government
where applicable; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church recommit itself
at all levels to pray for the reconciliation of the United States and the
Republic of Cuba, in the Name of the Prince of Peace.