| Resolution Number: | 1988-B034 |
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| Title: | Commend Participation in the Legalization Program for Refugees |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention commend the 24 Dioceses and the 55 parishes across the nation which have been participating in the Legalization Program established by the United States Congress in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; and be it further
Resolved, That said Dioceses and parishes be commended and encouraged to continue into the Second Phase of the Legalization Program by assisting persons who have received Temporary Residence in the First Phase to prepare for Permanent Residence through education in English, American History and American Government, as well as by continued immigration counseling and, when appropriate, with assistance in the preparation of their applications for Permanent Residence.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 632. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Problems |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B034)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 69th General Convention commend the 24 Dioceses and the 55 parishes across the nation which have been participating in the Legalization Program established by the United States Congress in the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; and be it further
Resolved, That said Dioceses and parishes be commended and encouraged to continue into the Second Phase of the Legalization Program by assisting persons who have received Temporary Residence in the First Phase to prepare for Permanent Residence through education in English, American History and American Government, as well as by continued immigration counseling and, when appropriate, with assistance in the preparation of their applications for Permanent Residence.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #125)
House of Deputies
The Committee on National and International Affairs [sic] presented its Report #21 on House of Bishops Message #125 relating to Resolution B034 (Legalization Process for Refugees) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #251)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 9.
| Abstract: | The 69th General Convention encourages continuing Church participation in the legalization program established Congress to assist persons to prepare for permanent residency through education and counseling. |
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