Paul Ambos, Esq., Chair of the Committee on Resolutions, presented the Resolutions Committee Report, Document 28 and moved Resolution 2008-1 on the subject of Darfur for the Committee on behalf of its proposer, Mr. Glendon Bell of St. Thomas Church, Glassboro:
Be It Resolved, That The Episcopal Church in the Diocese of New Jersey join with the government of the United States, the United Nations, and a host of other countries, organizations, and individuals from around the world to call and work for an end to the genocide in Darfur; and be it
Further Resolved, That the Diocese immediately establish a committee, the members to be appointed by the Bishop, to study the situation in Darfur and provide information to member parishes and others about the crimes against humanity taking place there along with recommendations of actions that can be taken by parishes and individuals to bring these violations and actions to an end at the earliest possible opportunity and to provide support to Darfur refugees; and be it
Further Resolved, That this committee recommend such steps as are necessary to encourage and seek the support of the national church, this diocese, other dioceses, other denominations, and individuals in this endeavor.
He noted that the Committee had made no recommendation as to this proposal. The Rev. Dr. Deborah Meister proposed an amendment to the end of the second paragraph to insert "and other displaced persons" after "to Darfur refugees". The amendment was seconded. Dr. Meister explained that one of her parishioners, currently serving in a U.N. position in The Sudan, had noted that the number of "displaced persons" exceeded the number of "refugees" there. The amendment was passed.
Dr. Meister proposed a further amendment to the first paragraph to replace the word "genocide" with "violence". It was seconded. The amendment was passed.
The resolution as so amended was then passed.
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