| Resolution Number: | 1982-C002 |
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| Title: | Approve the Use of a Living Will |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church recognize and approve the Living Will as a beneficial document to be used by individuals throughout the Church as a tool for discussing one's medical wishes before the time comes when one is not otherwise able to communicate these wishes.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-147. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(C002) Not Currently Available
The Committee recommended that the resolution be adopted as amended by the Committee.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #115)
House of Bishops
On the ninth day, the Secretary read:
HD Message #115 --C-2A; Living Will.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #208)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.
| Abstract: | The 67th General Convention recognizes and approves the Living Will as a beneficial tool. |
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