| Resolution Number: | 2009-A034 |
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| Title: | Urge Advocacy and Prayer to End to the US Embargo of Cuba |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention urge continued advocacy and prayer from Episcopalians for an end to the United States embargo against Cuba, particularly provisions that hamper the mission of the Church in Cuba, including the restrictions on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba, stringent limits on financial remittances from the U.S. to Cubans and severe restrictions on the ability of Cuban citizens to visit the United States.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), p. 374. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns |
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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 #12 on Resolution A034 (Advocacy for Cuba) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(A034)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention urge continued advocacy and prayer from Episcopalians for an end to the United States embargo against Cuba, particularly provisions that hamper the mission of the Church in Cuba, including the ban on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba, stringent limits on financial remittances from the U.S. to Cubans and severe restrictions on the ability of Cuban citizens to visit the United States.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General
Convention urge continued advocacy and prayer from Episcopalians for an end to
the United States embargo against Cuba, particularly provisions that hamper the
mission of the Church in Cuba, including the ban
restrictions on U.S. citizens traveling to Cuba, stringent
limits on financial remittances from the U.S. to Cubans and severe restrictions
on the ability of Cuban citizens to visit the United States.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #139)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #58 on HD Message #139 on Resolution A034 (Advocacy for Cuba) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #293)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns, Reports to the 76th General Convention, 2009, pp. 91-104. |
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| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention urges advocacy and prayer for an end to the U.S. embargo of Cuba. |