* FINAL VERSION - Concurred
Resolution:D088
Title:Health Care in the U.S.
Topic:Health Care
Committee:09 - National and International Concerns
House of Initial Action:Deputies
Proposer:The Very Rev. Ronald Clingenpeel

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 76th General Convention urge the Congress of the United States of America, to pass, and the President of the United States, to sign legislation by the end of 2009 guaranteeing adequate healthcare and insurance for every citizen of the United States of America; and be it further

Resolved, That the Secretary of the General Convention be directed to forward this resolution to the President and congressional leaders.


EXPLANATION

There are approximately 46 million Americans who are without adequate healthcare and health insurance. Many of these people are children who come from households that live below the poverty level. It is a negative reflection upon our society that we are unwilling or unable to care for the weakest among us, and it is important that we, as Christian people, call upon our elected leaders to affect a change that will bring health and justice to those most vulnerable . As many of our congregations work to bring adequate health care to our communities, they serve as a model of compassion for our elected leaders. This resolution calls upon those most able to affect change to make a difference.

* Note: The final language, as well as the final status of each resolution, is being reviewed by the General Convention office. The Journal of the 76th General Convention and the Constitution and Canons will be published once the review process has been completed.