| Resolution Number: | 2003-D002 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of an International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem Area |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution Rejected. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 637. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Mr. John R. Roberts (Massachusetts) |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #22 on Resolution D002 (International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem Area) and moved the resolution, recommending rejection.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D002)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 74th General Convention urge the United Nations, supported fully by the United States and international leaders, to establish an International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem Area; and be it further
Resolved, That the 74th General Convention urge the United Nations to commit to the Peace Zone's endurance by moving its Headquarters to the Peace Zone.
Motion defeated
Resolution rejected
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #242)
Resolution Rejected.
| Abstract: | The 74th General Convention rejects a resolution to urge the United Nations to establish an International Peace Zone for the Jerusalem area. |
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