| Resolution Number: | 1991-D125 |
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| Title: | Oppose Oil Development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church protect the sanctity of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska by opposing the opening of this refuge for oil development; and be it further
Resolved, That the Washington Office of the Episcopal Church work toward opposing legislation that would open up the refuge, and work on behalf of legislation that would improve energy sufficiency and conservation so that drilling in this pristine area would not be necessary.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 367. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Environment |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(D125)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 70th General Convention of the Episcopal Church protect the sanctity of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska by opposing the opening of this refuge for oil development; and be it further
Resolved, That the Washington Office of the Episcopal Church work toward opposing legislation that would open up the refuge, and work on behalf of legislation that would improve energy sufficiency and conservation so that drilling in this pristine area would not be necessary.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #228)
House of Bishops
The Committee on Environment presented its Report #9 on House of Deputies Message #228 on Resolution D125 (Oil Drilling on the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #334)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 20.
| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention opposes the opening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil development and supports legislation that improves energy conservation. |
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