| Resolution Number: | 2009-C073 |
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| Title: | Refer a Resolution on Treatment for the Mentally Ill |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Referred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 76th General Convention recognize the urgent need to find a way to effect a re-evaluation by the appropriate federal, state and local agencies of the care and long-term treatment of the chronically mentally ill members of our communities; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution be the beginning of a mission for our country led by The Episcopal Church to develop an action plan with the help of mental health professionals, government officials, church leaders and other appropriate partners to find ways for communities to move forward with concrete steps to deal with these issues without moving backward into the abuses of the past.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 2009 (New York: General Convention, 2009), pp. 178-179. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of East Tennessee |
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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 #7 on Resolution C073 (Re-evaluation of Care for Mentally Ill) and moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Health.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C073)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention recognize the urgent need to find a way to effect a re-evaluation by the appropriate federal, state and local agencies of the care and long-term treatment of the chronically mentally ill members of our communities; and be it further
Resolved, That this resolution be the beginning of a mission for our country led by The Episcopal Church to develop an action plan with the help of mental health professionals, government officials, church leaders and other appropriate partners to find ways for communities to move forward with concrete steps to deal with these issues without moving backward into the abuses of the past.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #92)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #28 on HD Message #92 on Resolution C073 (Re-evaluation of Care for Mentally Ill) and moved to concur with referral to the Standing Commission on Health.
Motion carried
Resolution referred to a Standing Commission
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #121)
Resolution Referred to a Standing Commission by Both Houses.
| Abstract: | The 76th General Convention refers to a Standing Commission a resolution for The Episcopal Church to lead a way to address the care and long-term treatment of the chronically mentally ill members of our communities. |
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